R v Youssef Wahid

R v Youssef Wahid

The minimum term imposed is not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle or law, and good behaviour in prison is not a ground for appeal against sentence. The application is refused due to lack of merit and unjustified delay.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Youssef Wahid
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure, Human Rights
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Appeal Procedure Human Rights

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Youssef Wahid

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 24 years imprisonment should be reduced to reflect good behaviour
  2. 2 Whether the sentence breaches Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
  3. 3 Whether the delay in applying for leave to appeal is justified

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term imposed is not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle or law, and good behaviour in prison is not a ground for appeal against sentence. The application is refused due to lack of merit and unjustified delay.

Court Disposition

application refused