Awan, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1607 (21 November 2025)

Awan, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1607 (21 November 2025)

The sentence of ten years' imprisonment, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, persistence, and aggravating features of the offending. The judge was entitled to move beyond the guideline range and concurrent sentences reflected totality. The appellant's ADHD and lack of maturity did not...

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1607
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Rosana Awan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Mitigation, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence Mitigation Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Rosana Awan

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for personal mitigation and delay not attributable to the appellant
  3. 3 Whether the appellant's ADHD and lack of maturity reduced culpability

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of ten years' imprisonment, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, persistence, and aggravating features of the offending. The judge was entitled to move beyond the guideline range and concurrent sentences reflected totality. The appellant's ADHD and lack of maturity did not significantly reduce culpability, and sufficient credit was given for mitigation and delay.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of ten years' imprisonment upheld
  • Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Restraining Order for ten years upheld