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Criminal Law [1940] EACA 42

Rex v Omolo (Revision Case No. 177 of 1940)

Rex v Omolo (Revision Case No. 177 of 1940) [1940] EACA 42 (1 January 1940)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Revision Case No. 177 of 1940
Judge
Lucie-Smith, J. (Kenya), Thacker J

The court held that a special finding of guilty but insane under section 159 required recorded evidence, not mere pleas or admissions, and ordered a retrial.

  • Defence Of Insanity
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Special Finding
  • Evidence Requirement
  • Criminal-procedure
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