Khan, R v

Khan, R v

The minimum term of 14 years was not excessive given the gravity of the offences, the defendant's central role, and the ongoing risk he posed, even though no specific victim had been identified.

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Parties
Applicant: Parviz Khan; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 May 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Terrorism Offences, Minimum Term, Life Sentence
Criminal Law Counter Terrorism Sentencing Terrorism Offences Minimum Term Life Sentence

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Parties

Parviz Khan

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 14 years for a life sentence for terrorist offences was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the absence of an identified victim in the plot reduced the seriousness of the offence

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term of 14 years was not excessive given the gravity of the offences, the defendant's central role, and the ongoing risk he posed, even though no specific victim had been identified.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused