R v Syed Chishti

R v Syed Chishti

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the case as Category 1 harm and very high culpability due to serious distress and persistent, planned conduct; mitigation was limited and properly considered; consecutive sentences were justified given the resumption of offending after bail.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Syed Chishti
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for extension of time and leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Stalking, Sentencing, Restraining Orders, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Stalking Sentencing Restraining Orders Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Syed Chishti

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising harm and culpability
  2. 2 Whether the psychiatric report was properly considered
  3. 3 Whether the starting point for sentencing was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to categorise the case as Category 1 harm and very high culpability due to serious distress and persistent, planned conduct; mitigation was limited and properly considered; consecutive sentences were justified given the resumption of offending after bail.

Court Disposition

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

Orders

  • restraining order made until further order