Qasimm, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1248 (04 September 2025)

Qasimm, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1248 (04 September 2025)

The appeal was dismissed because the sentencing judge correctly applied the statutory starting point of 30 years for murder during a robbery, properly weighed aggravating and mitigating factors, and there was no evidence of particular immaturity to justify a reduction below the starting point. The appellant's youth and vulnerability were considered but did not outweigh the seriousness of the offence and other aggravating factors.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1248
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Qasim
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence (minimum Term)
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Minimum Term, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Youth and Maturity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Murder Minimum Term Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Youth and Maturity in Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Mohammed Qasim

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence (minimum Term)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 30 years (less remand) 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 of 30 years for murder during a robbery, properly weighed aggravating and mitigating factors, and there was no evidence of particular immaturity to justify a reduction below the starting point. The appellant's youth and vulnerability were considered but did not outweigh the seriousness of the offence and other aggravating factors.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.