Busobozi v Uganda
Busobozi v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 47 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 274 (1 December 2023)
The applicant, a minor charged with aggravated defilement, is entitled to bail under the Constitution and the Children Act. The court found no evidence that releasing the applicant would pose a serious danger to him or defeat the ends of justice. Social Inquiry and school reports confirmed the applicant's good behavior, lack of prior disciplinary issues, and supportive family environment. The sureties presented—his biological parents—are substantial and capable of ensuring his appearance in court. The deprivation of personal liberty pending trial should be a measure of last resort for childre…
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- Bail For Juveniles
- Aggravated Defilement
- Presumption Of Innocence
- Role Of Sureties
- Child Rights In Criminal Process