R v Mohammed Qasim

R v Mohammed Qasim

The appeal was dismissed because the sentencing judge correctly applied the statutory starting point for murder during a robbery, properly weighed aggravating and mitigating factors, and there was no evidence of particular immaturity justifying a reduction below the 30-year starting point. The appellant's age and vulnerability were considered but did not warrant a lower minimum term.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Qasim
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Minimum Term, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Youth and Maturity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Minimum Term Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Youth and Maturity in Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Mohammed Qasim

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 29 years and 142 days for murder was manifestly excessive given the appellant's youth, vulnerability, lack of premeditation, and previous good character.

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed because the sentencing judge correctly applied the statutory starting point for murder during a robbery, properly weighed aggravating and mitigating factors, and there was no evidence of particular immaturity justifying a reduction below the 30-year starting point. The appellant's age and vulnerability were considered but did not warrant a lower minimum term.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed