Uganda v Iranya
Uganda v Iranya (Criminal Sessions Case No. 0121 of 2017) [2018] UGHCCRD 68 (9 March 2018)
The court found that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt all essential ingredients of murder: the death of Asienzo Grace, caused by an unlawful act actuated by malice aforethought, and perpetrated by the accused, Iranya Christopher alias Obulejo. The accused's claim of amnesia, allegedly induced by valium, did not amount to a defence in law, as there was no evidence of insanity or mental disease at the time of the offence. The suggestion of intoxication was unsupported by evidence sufficient to negate intent or knowledge. The court relied on direct eyewitness testimony and medical…
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- Murder
- Malice Aforethought
- Intoxication Defence
- Amnesia Defence
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Domestic Violence