Chishti, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 439 (19 March 2025)

Chishti, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 439 (19 March 2025)

The sentencing judge was entitled to find very high culpability and Category 1 harm due to the serious distress and persistent, planned conduct. The psychiatric evidence did not substantially reduce responsibility. Consecutive sentences were justified as the applicant resumed offending after arrest and bail. There was no merit in the grounds of appeal.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 439
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Syed Chishti
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for extension of time and leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Stalking, Sentencing, Appeals, Harassment, Restraining Orders
Criminal Law Stalking Sentencing Appeals Harassment Restraining Orders

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Syed Chishti

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising harm and culpability under the sentencing guidelines for stalking
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to psychiatric evidence and mitigation
  3. 3 Whether consecutive sentences were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to find very high culpability and Category 1 harm due to the serious distress and persistent, planned conduct. The psychiatric evidence did not substantially reduce responsibility. Consecutive sentences were justified as the applicant resumed offending after arrest and bail. There was no merit in the grounds of appeal.

Court Disposition

renewed applications for extension of time and leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • application for extension of time refused
  • application for leave to appeal against sentence refused