ZAHIR AHMED of Bradford Gets Prison Sentence For Sexual Activity With A 15-Year-Old Girl
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ZAHEER AHMED, 34, has been jailed for sexual activity with a 15-year-old School Girl. He was found guilty at Bradford Crown Court for offences committed in 2009 and has been sentenced to two years imprisonment.
The crime was investigated when the victim came forward to authorities in 2020.
Following the sentencing, Detective Chief Inspector Claire Smith of Calderdale District Police commented on the bravery of the victim in coming forward and engaging : “I commend the victim in this case for her strength, patience and fortitude and I hope the outcome today gives her some comfort knowing justice has been served.”
Ahmed will be on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years and will be subject to a 10-year restraining order.
ACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and SentencingACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and Sentencing
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In this case, the offence ofSexual Activity with a ChildSexual Activity with a Childis governed by Section 9 of theSexual Offences Act 2003Sexual Offences Act 2003. This law makes it a criminal offence for anyone aged 18 or over to engage in sexual activity with a person under the age of 16, even if the younger person consents. The law aims to protect minors, who are deemed unable to give valid consent to such activity due to their age and vulnerability.
The maximum penalty for this offence is14 years in prison14 years in prison, though sentencing depends on factors such as the age difference between the offender and the victim, whether coercion was involved, and the harm caused. Courts are required to consider aggravating factors, such as abuse of trust or grooming behavior, when determining the sentence.
In this case, atwo-year sentencetwo-year sentencereflects the court’s judgment on the seriousness of the offence, taking into account both the circumstances of the crime and any mitigating factors. It serves as a reminder of the legal protection afforded to children and the severe consequences for those who breach these laws.
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