R v Tahir Yasin & Ors

R v Tahir Yasin & Ors

The evidence of grooming, vulnerability, and circumstances surrounding the sexual activity was sufficient for the jury to conclude lack of proper consent. Sentences imposed were within guideline ranges and not manifestly excessive. Restraining orders were not necessary given the historic nature of offences and lack of notice or reasons.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant/appellant: Tahir Yasin; Applicant/appellant: Mohammed Amar; Applicant/appellant: Yaser Ajaib; Applicant/appellant: Abid Saddiq
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 September 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal and Applications
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused; appeals against sentence dismissed; restraining orders quashed for Amar and Ajaib.
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Historical Abuse, Consent, Sentencing, Restraining Orders, Totality, Appeals
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Historical Abuse Consent Sentencing Restraining Orders Totality Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Tahir Yasin

Applicant/appellant

Mohammed Amar

Applicant/appellant

Yaser Ajaib

Applicant/appellant

Abid Saddiq

Applicant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal and Applications

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether convictions for sexual offences should be upheld given issues of consent and identification
  2. 2 Whether sentences imposed were manifestly excessive or disproportionate
  3. 3 Whether restraining orders were necessary and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of grooming, vulnerability, and circumstances surrounding the sexual activity was sufficient for the jury to conclude lack of proper consent. Sentences imposed were within guideline ranges and not manifestly excessive. Restraining orders were not necessary given the historic nature of offences and lack of notice or reasons.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused; appeals against sentence dismissed; restraining orders quashed for Amar and Ajaib.

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction (Yasin) refused
  • Appeal against sentence (Amar) dismissed