Shazilly v Uganda
Shazilly v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 40 of 2020) [2023] UGCA 221 (16 August 2023)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence and applied the correct legal principles. Contradictions in witness testimony regarding the victim's age and the number of sexual acts were minor and did not undermine the prosecution's case. The victim was found to be under 14 years of age based on medical evidence, parental testimony, and the court's own observation. The appellant was determined to be a person in authority over the victim, satisfying the statutory requirements for aggravated defilement. The sentence imposed—32 years, 3 months, and 28 days—was wit…
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- Aggravated Defilement
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Contradictions In Evidence
- Authority Over Victim
- Age Determination
- Appeal Review