Natha & Anor, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1577 (11 November 2025)

Natha & Anor, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1577 (11 November 2025)

The sentences of 43 months' imprisonment for each appellant were just and proportionate, reflecting the seriousness of the offences, the level of violence, the psychological harm caused, and the need for deterrence. The Recorder's assessment of culpability, harm, and mitigation was correct and the sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1577
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Mustaq Natha; Appellant: Farhan Natha
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
False Imprisonment, Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Criminal Damage, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law False Imprisonment Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Criminal Damage Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Mustaq Natha

Appellant

Farhan Natha

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for false imprisonment and related offences were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder properly assessed culpability, harm, and mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences of 43 months' imprisonment for each appellant were just and proportionate, reflecting the seriousness of the offences, the level of violence, the psychological harm caused, and the need for deterrence. The Recorder's assessment of culpability, harm, and mitigation was correct and the sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeals against sentence dismissed.