Rehman, R v

Rehman, R v

The trial judge's rulings on evidence and management of the complainant were within legitimate discretion given her vulnerability; the defence case was adequately presented; the sentences imposed were consistent with guidelines and properly mitigated; no grounds to overturn convictions or sentences.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Shakeal Rehman; Appellant: Bekir Rasheed; Appellant: Usman Ali
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 January 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Trafficking, Credibility of Witness, Admissibility of Evidence, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Trafficking Credibility of Witness Admissibility of Evidence Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Shakeal Rehman

Appellant

Bekir Rasheed

Appellant

Usman Ali

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to admit evidence regarding complainant's prior false allegation
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in restricting the playing of ABE interviews
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge failed to properly summarise Rasheed's defence

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's rulings on evidence and management of the complainant were within legitimate discretion given her vulnerability; the defence case was adequately presented; the sentences imposed were consistent with guidelines and properly mitigated; no grounds to overturn convictions or sentences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Convictions and sentences upheld
  • Applications for leave to appeal sentence refused