R v Safina Bi

R v Safina Bi

A sentence of two years' imprisonment for inflicting grievous bodily harm, even after a full one third reduction for a guilty plea, is not manifestly excessive given the severity of the injury. The sentencing judge was not obliged to suspend the sentence and did not err in principle by imposing immediate custody.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Safina Bi
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Grievous Bodily Harm, Appeals, Suspension of Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Grievous Bodily Harm Appeals Suspension of Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Safina Bi

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of two years' imprisonment for inflicting grievous bodily harm was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in refusing to suspend the sentence

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of two years' imprisonment for inflicting grievous bodily harm, even after a full one third reduction for a guilty plea, is not manifestly excessive given the severity of the injury. The sentencing judge was not obliged to suspend the sentence and did not err in principle by imposing immediate custody.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused