Safaraz Ahad
Call: 2020
Safaraz Ahad
BPP (Leeds), Legal Practice LLM, Distinction (2019)
Leeds Beckett University, Law LLB (2017)
Middle Temple
Grade 2 prosecutor
Contact
E: clerks@broadwayhouse.co.uk
T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600
Safaraz has a criminal practice and accepts instructions in both the prosecution and defence.
Safaraz has experience handling cases in the Crown Court involving offences such as, but not limited to, threats to kill, controlling and coercive behaviour, assault and battery, grievous bodily harm (GBH), actual bodily harm (ABH), drug possession and supply, possession of indecent images of children, violent disorder and burglary.
Safaraz is a Grade 2 prosecutor.
Expertise
Safaraz accepts instructions for both defence and prosecution.
Whilst studying for the BPTC, Safaraz undertook pro-bono work for the BPP Legal Advice Clinic, providing legal advice surrounding housing issues. Accordingly, Safaraz had experience working with vulnerable clients, such as those with financial difficulties.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Safaraz worked as a County Court Advocate on the Northern Circuit. He appeared in a number of small claims as well as various interim hearings, such as landlord and tenant, mortgage possessions, infant approval hearings, charging orders, bankruptcy, attachment of earnings, insolvency proceedings, and injunctions. As such, Safaraz has gained extensive experience appearing in trials, and dealing with lay clients. He is keen to use the skills gained to assist him in his criminal practice.
Notable Cases
R v S (2025) Bradford Crown Court: Defence of S, who pleaded guilty before trial to numerous offences including threats to kill, controlling and coercive behaviour, and section 39 battery. The Crown argued a starting point of 4 years. Following mitigation, a total sentence of 20 months was imposed. https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/25010415.dad-of-five-physically-verbally-abused-former-wife/
R v G (2025) Preston Crown Court: Defence of G at sentence, who had pleaded guilty to s.18 GBH, having struck V with a metal pole across the face causing fractured facial bones and loss of teeth. The Crown argued a starting point of 12 years. Following mitigation, an extended sentence was avoided and a total sentence of 5 years, 6 months was imposed.
R v M (2025) Bradford Crown Court: Defence of M at sentence, who had pleaded guilty to possession of class B drugs with intent to supply. Safaraz secured a community order. https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/25004632.bradford-man-caught-cannabis-swords-scythe-home/
R v M (2025) Bradford Crown Court: Defence of M at sentence, who had pleaded guilty to possession of class B drugs with intent to supply. Safaraz secured a community order.
R v C (2025) Bradford Magistrates’ Court: Defence of C, who was charged with ABH. In reference to Safaraz’s cross-examination the Judge acquitted C, following a 2-day trial.
R v H (2024) Bradford Crown Court: Prosecution of a dangerous driving trial.
R v S (2024) Burnley Crown Court: Defence of S at sentence, who pleaded guilty on a basis to a conspiracy of possession with intent to supply Class A. S was told to expect a sentence in the region of 12 years custody. After Safaraz’s careful submissions about apportionment, S received a sentence of 7 years 7 months custody.
R v M (2024) Bradford Magistrates Court: Defence of M, who was charged with section 39 battery. In reference to Safaraz’s cross-examination the bench acquitted M.
R v C (2024) Bradford Crown Court: Defence of C at sentence, who had pleaded guilty to possession of class B drugs with intent to supply. Safaraz secured a suspended sentence order. https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/24791608.keighley-drug-dealers-waqas-ahmed-dwight-sloan-sentenced/
R v S (2024) Teeside Crown Court: Defending S at sentence, who had pleaded guilty on the day of trial to s.20 GBH, having attacked V causing a collapsed lung and shattered ribs. Safaraz secured a suspended sentence order. https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/chef-joined-gang-attack-collapsed-30224082
R v H (2024) Leeds Crown Court: Defence of H at sentence, who had pleaded guilty to violent disorder. The sentencing guidelines gave a starting point of 2 years. The defendant had relevant previous convictions. Safaraz secured a suspended sentence order.
R v D (2024) Leeds Crown Court: Defence of D, who had pleaded guilty to burglary of a non-dwelling. On the day of trial, Safaraz managed to persuade the Crown that the hotel room in question was a non-dwelling. As a result, Safaraz secured a suspended sentence order.
R v F (2024) Liverpool Crown Court: Defence of F at sentence, who had pleaded guilty to numerous offences including section 20 assault (inflicting grievous bodily harm), theft, and section 39 battery. The defendant had relevant previous convictions. Following mitigation, a total sentence of 35 months was imposed. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/gang-locked-man-hotel-room-30113093
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