Ayub, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1584 (13 December 2024)
Given the seriousness of the offending, the presence of multiple aggravating factors, and the judge's careful consideration of all mitigation and delay, the sentence of four years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and a custodial sentence was appropriate.
- Citation
- [2024] EWCA Crim 1584
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Rashida Ayub
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 13 December 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
- Legal Topics
- Conspiracy, Facilitation of Breach of Immigration Law, Sentencing, Mitigation, Delay in Proceedings
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Rashida Ayub
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence of four years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the applicant's personal circumstances and delay
- 2 Whether a suspended sentence or community order should have been imposed instead of immediate custody
Ratio Decidendi
Given the seriousness of the offending, the presence of multiple aggravating factors, and the judge's careful consideration of all mitigation and delay, the sentence of four years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and a custodial sentence was appropriate.
Court Disposition
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
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