R v Fayaz Ahmed & Ors

R v Fayaz Ahmed & Ors

The sentences imposed were unduly lenient because the trial judge failed to sufficiently adjust the starting point to reflect the extreme vulnerability and psychological harm suffered by the victim, and did not properly account for aggravating features such as grooming and multiple offences. Upward adjustments were required, and the aggregate sentences imposed were below the minimum reasonable range.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Offender: Fayaz Ahmed; Offender: Imtiaz Ahmed; Offender: Ibrar Hussain
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Outcome
Sentences quashed and substituted with higher sentences for all offenders.
Legal Topics
Rape, Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Unduly Lenient Sentences, Vulnerability, Psychological Harm
Criminal Law Rape Sentencing Sexual Offences Unduly Lenient Sentences Vulnerability Psychological Harm

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Fayaz Ahmed

Offender

Imtiaz Ahmed

Offender

Ibrar Hussain

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Were the sentences imposed on the offenders unduly lenient?
  2. 2 Did the trial judge properly adjust the starting point to reflect harm and gravity?
  3. 3 Should upward adjustments have been made for aggravating features such as vulnerability and grooming?

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were unduly lenient because the trial judge failed to sufficiently adjust the starting point to reflect the extreme vulnerability and psychological harm suffered by the victim, and did not properly account for aggravating features such as grooming and multiple offences. Upward adjustments were required, and the aggregate sentences imposed were below the minimum reasonable range.

Court Disposition

Sentences quashed and substituted with higher sentences for all offenders.

Orders

  • Sentence for Ibrar Hussain quashed and substituted with 10 years' imprisonment concurrent.
  • Sentence for Imtiaz Ahmed quashed and substituted with 11 years' imprisonment.