R v Nafees Ahmad

R v Nafees Ahmad

The sentence imposed exceeded the guideline range for the breach offences; the correct categorisation was A2, but aggravating factors did not justify a sentence above the upper range. The appropriate sentence after plea discount is two years' imprisonment.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Nafees Ahmad
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Notification Requirements, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order Notification Requirements Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Nafees Ahmad

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence imposed for breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order and failure to comply with notification requirements excessive?
  2. 2 Was the correct sentencing guideline category applied to the breach offences?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed exceeded the guideline range for the breach offences; the correct categorisation was A2, but aggravating factors did not justify a sentence above the upper range. The appropriate sentence after plea discount is two years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence on offences 1 to 3 reduced to two years' imprisonment, concurrent with each other and with offence 4.
  • Total sentence reduced to two years' imprisonment.