Ahmed, R. v [2005] EWHC 2035 (QB) (29 September 2005)

Ahmed, R. v [2005] EWHC 2035 (QB) (29 September 2005)

The appropriate starting point for the minimum term is 15 years, reduced to 12 years due to significant mitigating factors including lack of intent to kill and absence of premeditation, but with aggravation from history of domestic violence and lack of contrition.

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Citation
[2005] EWHC 2035
Parties
Prosecution: The Queen; Defendant: Niaz Ahmed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 September 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Minimum Term Determination Post Conviction
Outcome
minimum term set for life sentence
Legal Topics
Murder, Minimum Term, Life Imprisonment, Domestic Violence
Criminal Law Murder Minimum Term Life Imprisonment Domestic Violence

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Parties

The Queen

Prosecution

Niaz Ahmed

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Minimum Term Determination Post Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate minimum term to be served by Niaz Ahmed before eligibility for release on licence for the murder of his wife?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate starting point for the minimum term is 15 years, reduced to 12 years due to significant mitigating factors including lack of intent to kill and absence of premeditation, but with aggravation from history of domestic violence and lack of contrition.

Court Disposition

minimum term set for life sentence

Orders

  • Early release provisions apply after 11 years 7 months and 8 days served.
  • Mr Ahmed not eligible for Parole Board consideration until 12 February 2014.