Ahmed, R v

Ahmed, R v

No evidence established a link between the jury and far-right organisations or any jury impropriety; extensive precautions protected jury integrity; sentences imposed were within guidelines and reflected the gravity and totality of offences.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Shabir Ahmed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
application for permission to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Jury Irregularity, Bias, Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Jury Irregularity Bias Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Shabir Ahmed

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether jury irregularity rendered convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Whether there was apparent bias by the jury
  3. 3 Whether sentences imposed were manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

No evidence established a link between the jury and far-right organisations or any jury impropriety; extensive precautions protected jury integrity; sentences imposed were within guidelines and reflected the gravity and totality of offences.

Court Disposition

application for permission to appeal against conviction and sentence refused

Orders

  • Sexual Offences Amendment Act 1992, section 1 applies: no publication likely to identify complainants