R v Paul Anthony Amoah

R v Paul Anthony Amoah

The restraining order was lawful and proportionate under section 360 of the Sentencing Act 2020, as there was an evidential basis for believing it was necessary to protect the victims from harassment or fear of violence, and the judge had sufficient material to infer the victims' views.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Paul Anthony Amoah
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Restraining Order
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Restraining Orders, Sentencing, Protection From Harassment, Appeals
Criminal Law Restraining Orders Sentencing Protection From Harassment Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Paul Anthony Amoah

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Restraining Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the restraining order imposed on conviction was necessary and lawful under the Sentencing Act 2020
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred by not seeking the victims' views before imposing the restraining order
  3. 3 Whether the terms and duration of the restraining order were proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The restraining order was lawful and proportionate under section 360 of the Sentencing Act 2020, as there was an evidential basis for believing it was necessary to protect the victims from harassment or fear of violence, and the judge had sufficient material to infer the victims' views.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The restraining order imposed by the Crown Court is upheld.