Meah, R. v
Given the applicant's repeated offending, mental health concerns, and the contempt incident, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive in the unusual circumstances of the case.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Tunu Meah
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 20 April 2011
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- application refused
- Legal Topics
- Sexual Assault, Sentencing, Contempt of Court, Mental Health in Sentencing
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Tunu Meah
Applicant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for sexual assault and contempt was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether mental health considerations warranted a different sentence
Ratio Decidendi
Given the applicant's repeated offending, mental health concerns, and the contempt incident, the sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive in the unusual circumstances of the case.
Court Disposition
application refused
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