R v Raja Samil Khan

R v Raja Samil Khan

The Recorder failed to follow the required procedure for imposing a compensation order, including making a means enquiry and considering representations. The order was procedurally irregular and manifestly excessive, and sums for aggravated damages and delay were wrongly included.

Parties
Applicant: Raja Samil Khan; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Compensation Orders, Costs Orders, Means Enquiry, Procedural Irregularity
Criminal Law Sentencing Compensation Orders Costs Orders Means Enquiry Procedural Irregularity

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Parties

Raja Samil Khan

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the compensation order and costs order were lawfully imposed
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge followed the correct procedure for compensation orders
  3. 3 Whether the quantum of compensation was appropriate given the appellant's means

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder failed to follow the required procedure for imposing a compensation order, including making a means enquiry and considering representations. The order was procedurally irregular and manifestly excessive, and sums for aggravated damages and delay were wrongly included.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The compensation order is quashed.
  • The costs order is quashed.