January 20th 2025.
Last month, Urfan Sharif received a life sentence for the murder of his daughter, Sara. The Solicitor General has recently expressed concern that the punishment may have been too light and has requested a review of the case. Sharif was found guilty of the brutal killing of his 10-year-old daughter, who endured unimaginable suffering in the lead-up to her death.
In August of 2023, Sara's lifeless body was discovered in her bunk bed at her home in Woking, Surrey. Sharif, who was in Pakistan at the time, called the police to confess that he had beaten his daughter excessively. An examination revealed that Sara had endured 71 fresh injuries, including broken bones, burns, and human bites. According to Mr Justice Cavanagh, this was the result of years of neglect, frequent assaults, and what could only be described as torture.
The Solicitor General has now referred Sharif's sentence to the Court of Appeal, citing it as unduly lenient. This comes as no surprise, as Sharif, along with Sara's stepmother Beinash Batool and uncle Faisal Malik, have all filed appeals against their sentences.
Sharif was found guilty of murdering his own daughter, a brave and feisty young girl who had been subjected to years of torture before her death. Along with Sharif, Batool and Malik were also convicted for their roles in Sara's tragic death. Batool received a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years, while Malik was sentenced to 16 years for causing or allowing the death of a child.
A representative from the Attorney General's office stated that the decision to refer Sharif's sentence to the Court of Appeal was made by the Solicitor General, Lucy Rigby MP, under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. The court will now decide if the punishment should be increased.
Since his imprisonment, Sharif has faced further violence. On New Year's Day, he was attacked by two fellow inmates who reportedly cut his throat with the lid of a tuna can. During his sentencing, Mr Justice Cavanagh addressed Sharif, stating that he believed he had the right to impose harsh discipline on his daughter. He described Sara as a brave, feisty, and spirited child who refused to submit to her father's control. He also pointed out that Sharif's inflated sense of importance and ego were likely boosted by the power he held over his family.
Batool was sharply criticized by Mr Justice Cavanagh, who stated that she did not care enough about Sara to save her from her father's abuse. Malik's claims that he was too busy on his phone to notice what was happening to Sara were deemed preposterous. The judge made it clear that all three individuals were responsible for Sara's tragic and untimely death.
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