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Uganda v Arugai (Criminal Session 14 of 2023) [2025] UGHC 163 (9 April 2025)
The High Court acquitted the accused at prima facie stage, holding that the complainant was 16 and the proper charge was defilement, not rape.
Uganda v Akandinda Jackson (HCT-05-CR-SC-0038 of 2004) (HCT-05-CR-SC-0038 of 2004) [2005] UGHC 20 (14 September 2005)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Akandinda Jackson of defilement after finding the complainant was under 18, had intercourse, and the accused participated.
Uganda v Arinaitwe Denis (HCT-05-CR-SC-0141 of 2003) (HCT-05-CR-SC-0141 of 2003) [2005] UGHC 18 (12 September 2005)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Arinaitwe Denis of defilement, finding the complainant was under 18 and the sexual intercourse was unlawful.
Uganda v Tenywa (Criminal Session Case No. 74/1994) [1994] UGHCCRD 17 (21 December 1994)
The High Court acquitted Abdala Tenywa of defilement after finding the prosecution had not proved the complainant was under 18 or established a safe conviction.
Pamba v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 10 of 1993) [1994] UGHCCRD 29 (15 February 1994)
The court found that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the victim was under the age of 18 years at the time of the alleged offence. The only evidence of age was the victim's own testimony, which was inconsistent and unsupported by documentary or medical evidence. The court noted that the prosecution should have called the father or a medical expert to give an opinion on the victim's age. Since proof of age is an essential element of the offence of defilement, and the prosecution failed to establish this element, the court held that a prima facie case had not been ma…
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