Lwamafa and 3 Others v Uganda
Lwamafa and 3 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 183 of 2018) [2021] UGCA 40 (19 July 2021)
The Court found that while the trial judge generally evaluated the evidence properly, there was confusion in the imposition of both consecutive and concurrent sentences, which could prejudice the appellants. The compensation orders were upheld as the appellants were found to have played key roles in the diversion of public resources, notwithstanding admissions by other accused. The custodial sentences were not deemed excessively harsh given the gravity of the offenses, but the Court ordered that the sentences be served concurrently to avoid confusion and prejudice. The order barring the appel…
Source excerpt
- Diversion Of Public Resources
- Conspiracy To Defraud
- Theft Of Public Funds
- Forgery Of Judicial Documents
- Sentencing Principles
- Compensation Orders