Ibrahim, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1777 (04 December 2025)

Ibrahim, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1777 (04 December 2025)

The minimum term imposed was manifestly excessive because the aggravating factors did not outweigh the mitigating factors. The mitigating factors, including lack of premeditation, no intent to kill, and the appellant's young age, at least matched the aggravating factors. The minimum term should not have exceeded the...

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1777
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Saeed Ibrahim
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed; minimum term reduced.
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Minimum Term, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Minimum Term Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Saeed Ibrahim

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 15 years imposed for murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper identification and weighting of aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term imposed was manifestly excessive because the aggravating factors did not outweigh the mitigating factors. The mitigating factors, including lack of premeditation, no intent to kill, and the appellant's young age, at least matched the aggravating factors. The minimum term should not have exceeded the statutory starting point of 15 years, less time spent on remand.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; minimum term reduced.

Orders

  • Minimum term reduced from 15 years to 14 years (after deduction of time spent on remand).