Alamgir & Ors, R. v [2018] EWCA Crim 21 (18 January 2018)

Alamgir & Ors, R. v [2018] EWCA Crim 21 (18 January 2018)

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive given the offenders' roles, depth of radicalisation, aggravating factors, and the nature and impact of their conduct; the sentencing judge properly assessed seriousness, culpability, and harm, and made sufficient allowance for mitigation.

Citation
[2018] EWCA Crim 21
Parties
Respondent: Regina; 1st Appellant: Mohammed Ishtiq Alamgir; 2nd Appellant: Yousaf Bashir; 3rd Appellant: Rajib Khan; 4th Appellant: Mohammed Choudry
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeals and applications refused; sentences upheld.
Legal Topics
Terrorism, Sentencing, Encouragement of Support for Proscribed Organisation
Criminal Law Terrorism Sentencing Encouragement of Support for Proscribed Organisation

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Mohammed Ishtiq Alamgir

1st Appellant

Yousaf Bashir

2nd Appellant

Rajib Khan

3rd Appellant

Mohammed Choudry

4th Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentences imposed for offences under s.12 Terrorism Act 2000 were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate assessment of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing for encouragement of support for a proscribed organisation

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive given the offenders' roles, depth of radicalisation, aggravating factors, and the nature and impact of their conduct; the sentencing judge properly assessed seriousness, culpability, and harm, and made sufficient allowance for mitigation.

Court Disposition

Appeals and applications refused; sentences upheld.

Orders

  • Application of Alamgir refused.
  • Application of Khan refused.