A man who raped and abused a woman has received an increased prison sentence after his case was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Esmail Ramadan raped the victim twice and subjected her to controlling and coercive behaviour. He also subjected the victim's teenage daughter to physical and verbal abuse.
On 15 July 2022, Ramadan, aged 37, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court to 8 years' and 3 months imprisonment for two counts of rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, child cruelty and common assault. Ramadan also received a restraining order.
Following the sentencing, the case was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
On 12 October 2022, the Court found Ramadan's original sentence to be unduly lenient and increased it to 11 years 9 months' imprisonment.
Speaking after the hearing, HM Attorney General Rt Hon Michael Ellis KC MP said:
Ramadan subjected the victim to despicable assaults and controlling, coercive behaviour, which will have a lasting impact on the victim and her daughter.
Increasing Ramadan's sentence sends a clear message that any type of abuse is not acceptable and will be met with tough punishment.
