Uganda Case Law

Musozi v Uganda

Musozi v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 93 of 2017) [2022] UGCA 63 (3 March 2022)

Court

Court of Appeal of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 93 of 2017

Judge

Madrama, JA, Egonda-Ntende, JA, Bamugemereire, JA

The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly evaluated the evidence of identification, noting that PW1 was familiar with the appellant as her father and was in close proximity to him during the incident, enabling correct identification despite lack of lighting. The appellant's conduct of fleeing after the offence provided corroboration. The court held that the prosecution discharged its burden of proof and the conviction was sound. On sentencing, the court found that the trial judge erred in treating lack of remorse as an aggravating factor, which is a misdirection in law. Consider…

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• Murder
• Evidence Of Identification
• Voice Identification
• Sentencing Principles
• Aggravating And Mitigating Factors
• Remorse As Aggravating Factor

Uganda v Barugo

Uganda v Barugo (Criminal Sessions Case No. 0120 of 2017) [2018] UGHCCRD 73 (9 March 2018)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Sessions Case No. 0120 of 2017

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

The court found that the prosecution proved all essential ingredients of rape beyond reasonable doubt: carnal knowledge was established through the victim's testimony, medical evidence of lacerations and blood loss, and corroborating witness statements. Lack of consent was demonstrated by the victim's account of forceful intercourse and protestations, with no evidence to the contrary. The accused was properly identified by the victim, who knew him well, observed him under adequate lighting, and interacted with him before the attack. The defence did not present evidence to refute the prosecuti…

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• Rape
• Sexual Offences
• Evidence Of Identification
• Sentencing Guidelines
• Remand Deduction

Uganda Vs. Candia Akim (Crim. Case No 0013 Of 2009) (Crim. Case No 0013 of 2009)

Uganda Vs. Candia Akim (Crim. Case No 0013 Of 2009) (Crim. Case No 0013 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 192 (20 August 2009)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Crim. Case No 0013 of 2009

The High Court of Uganda convicted Candia Akim of aggravated defilement, finding the victim was under 14, penetration occurred, and the alibi failed.

• Aggravated Defilement
• Sexual Offences Against Children
• Evidence Of Identification
• Corroboration Requirements
• Defence Of Alibi
• Aggravated-defilement

Korongozi and Others v Regina

Korongozi and Others v Regina (Criminal Appeals Nos 182-186 of 1952) [1952] EACA 259 (1 January 1952)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeals Nos 182-186 of 1952

Judges

Nihill P, Worley VP

The Court of Appeal quashed murder convictions for lack of conclusive medical causation, but upheld violent burglary liability and substituted convictions under section 222.

• Murder Conviction
• Evidence Of Identification
• Medical Causation
• Common Intention
• Admissibility Of First Complaint
• Burglary With Violence