Uganda v Akello (Criminal Session 681 of 2022) [2024] UGHCCRD 47 (12 June 2024)
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Case number
Criminal Session 681 of 2022
Judge
Muwata, J
The High Court acquitted Akello Lydia of 14 counts of aggravated trafficking in persons, finding no proof of deception, abuse of power, or exploitation.
Uganda v Kasibante & Another (Session Case 16 of 2022) [2023] UGHCICD 7 (20 November 2023)
Court
HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda)
Case number
Session Case 16 of 2022
Judge
Okalany, J
The court applied the standard of 'substantial grounds to believe' as required at the pre-trial stage, finding that the prosecution had adduced sufficient evidence to establish that the accused persons committed the offences charged. For aggravated trafficking in children, the court found that the victim was a child, was harboured and transferred by the accused, and was exploited for sexual purposes, with the consent of the victim or her guardians being irrelevant. For aggravated defilement, the court found that the victim was below 18 years, a sexual act was performed, and the accused partic…
Uganda v Sentongo and Another (HCT-00-CR-SC 227 of 2018) [2022] UGHCCRD 139 (1 May 2022)
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Case number
HCT-00-CR-SC 227 of 2018
Judge
Elubu, J
The High Court of Uganda convicted two accused persons of murder and aggravated trafficking in persons after finding they abducted and killed a five-month-old child.