Uganda Case Law

Okurut David vs Uganda

Okurut David vs Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 29 of 2022) [2023] UGHC 30 (6 January 2023)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 29 of 2022

The court held that the applicant is presumed innocent until proven guilty and has a constitutional right to apply for bail. The applicant demonstrated a fixed place of abode within the court's jurisdiction and presented substantial sureties who undertook to ensure his compliance with bail conditions. The respondent did not oppose the application or challenge the sureties. The seriousness of the offence was considered, but the absence of a trial date and the applicant's prolonged remand period weighed in favor of granting bail. The court exercised its discretion, finding that the applicant me…

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• Bail Pending Trial
• Presumption Of Innocence
• Fixed Place Of Abode
• Substantial Sureties
• Judicial Discretion
• Delay In Trial

Uganda v Okidi Francis

Uganda v Okidi Francis (Criminal Session Case No. 382 of 1995) [1996] UGHC 74 (14 August 1996)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Session Case No. 382 of 1995

Judges

GM OKELLO, J

The High Court of Uganda granted bail to an accused in an old criminal session case after the trial was delayed because prosecution witnesses were unavailable.

• Bail Pending Trial
• Remand Procedure
• Judicial Discretion
• Delay In Trial
• Bail-pending-trial
• Remand-procedure

Bamutiire & 2 Others v Uganda

Bamutiire & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 5 of 1993) [1994] UGSC 26 (17 May 1994)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 5 of 1993

Judge

Manyindo, DCJ, Oder, JSC, Platt, JSC

The Supreme Court of Uganda quashed a kidnapping-with-intent-to-murder conviction, substituted kidnapping with intent to confine, and ordered the appellants’ release.

• Kidnapping With Intent To Murder
• Kidnapping With Intent To Confine
• Sentencing Discretion
• Remand Periods
• Delay In Trial
• Criminal-law