Uganda Case Law

Rex v Kinei (Cr.A. Nos. 137 and 138 of 1936 (consolidated).)

Rex v Kinei (Cr.A. Nos. 137 and 138 of 1936 (consolidated).) [1936] EACA 124 (1 January 1936)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Cr.A. Nos. 137 and 138 of 1936 (consolidated).

Judge

Hearne, J (Tanganyika), Sheridan CJ

The Court held that rape convictions should not rest on uncorroborated complainant evidence without a proper warning to the assessors; the appeals were allowed.

• Rape
• Corroboration Requirement
• Evidence Of Complainant
• Jury Directions
• Sexual Offences
• Corroboration