Rostamkhany, R v

Rostamkhany, R v

The court grants extension of time and leave to appeal, finding the sentencing issue for refugees with false passports merits fuller consideration.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant/appellant: Kasra Rostamkhany
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 November 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal
Outcome
extension of time and leave to appeal granted
Legal Topics
Sentencing, False Passport, Refugee Status, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing False Passport Refugee Status Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Kasra Rostamkhany

Applicant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for a person treated as a refugee arriving with a false passport?
  2. 2 Should extension of time and leave to appeal be granted?

Ratio Decidendi

The court grants extension of time and leave to appeal, finding the sentencing issue for refugees with false passports merits fuller consideration.

Court Disposition

extension of time and leave to appeal granted

Orders

  • Extension of time to apply for leave to appeal granted.
  • Leave to appeal granted.