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Criminal Law [1996] UGHCCRD 3

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
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Criminal Law [1950] EACA 626

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
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