Katsigazi v Uganda
Katsigazi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 175 of 2014) [2023] UGCA 194 (1 August 2023)
The Court of Appeal found that the contradictions in the prosecution evidence were minor and did not go to the root of the case. The medical report was admitted by consent and corroborated the victim's and her mother's testimony. The trial court was correct in finding that the prosecution proved the sexual act beyond reasonable doubt. However, the appellate court held that the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive and inconsistent with sentencing precedents for aggravated defilement, especially considering the appellant was a first offender, young, and had spent significant time on remand…
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- Aggravated Defilement
- Sentencing Principles
- Evidence Contradictions
- Medical Evidence
- Appellate Review
- Child Victim Protection