Shabab, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 3021 (14 March 2018)

Shabab, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 3021 (14 March 2018)

The sentence imposed was justified given the aggravating factors, including the appellant's criminal history and the prison context. Sentencing guidelines for drug offences do not override the need for deterrence and context-specific assessment in prison supply cases.

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Citation
[2018] EWCA Crim 3021
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Mohammed Shabab
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Prison Offences, Sentencing, Prohibited Articles, Deterrence
Criminal Law Prison Offences Sentencing Prohibited Articles Deterrence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Mohammed Shabab

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for bringing prohibited articles into prison was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate application of sentencing guidelines for drug offences to Prison Act offences

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was justified given the aggravating factors, including the appellant's criminal history and the prison context. Sentencing guidelines for drug offences do not override the need for deterrence and context-specific assessment in prison supply cases.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.