Uganda Case Law

Feni Yasin v Uganda (Cr.Appeal No. 51 of 2006)

Feni Yasin v Uganda (Cr.Appeal No. 51 of 2006) [2010] UGCA 29 (28 June 2010)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Cr.Appeal No. 51 of 2006

The Court of Appeal found no error in the trial judge's rejection of the defences of intoxication and provocation. The evidence did not establish that the appellant was intoxicated to the extent required by law, nor did it show any act or insult by the deceased that could objectively amount to legal provocation. The appellant's conduct before and after the offence indicated awareness and intent. The mitigating factors advanced were insufficient to warrant interference with the death sentence, especially given the brutality of the offence and the lack of credible evidence of family responsibil…

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• Murder
• Defences Intoxication
• Defences Provocation
• Sentencing Mitigation

Uganda v Kimuda & Ors

Uganda v Kimuda & Ors (Criminal Session Case No. 1201/96) [1996] UGHCCRD 3 (8 November 1996)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session Case No. 1201/96

Judge

Engwau, J

A1 was convicted of manslaughter after the court accepted he acted under provocation, self-defence, and defence of property; A2 and A3 were acquitted.

• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Defences Self Defence
• Defences Provocation
• Defence Of Property
• Burden Of Proof

Lekishon and Others v Reginam

Lekishon and Others v Reginam (Criminal Appeal No. 268 of 1956) [1950] EACA 626 (1 January 1950)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 268 of 1956

Judge

Bacon, JA, Briggs, JA, Sinclair, VP

The Court of Appeal upheld murder convictions arising from a Masai armed raid to recover a heifer, holding that common intention made all appellants liable.

• Murder
• Common Intention
• Defences Self Defence
• Defences Provocation
• Unlawful Purpose
• Joint Criminal Liability