Uganda Case Law

Odeke & 2 Others v Uganda

Odeke & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2019) [2025] UGSC 16 (11 April 2025)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Criminal Appeal 63 of 2019

Judge

Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, JSC, Elizabeth Musoke, JSC, Christopher Madrama Izama, JSC, Catherine Bamugemereire, JSC, Monica K. Mugenyi, JSC

The Supreme Court held that its jurisdiction in criminal appeals regarding sentence is strictly limited by Section 5(3) of the Judicature Act, which prohibits appeals based on severity of sentence. The appellants' challenge was found to be a disguised appeal against severity, not legality, of sentence. The Court found no illegality or inconsistency with judicial precedent in the sentences imposed. The appeal was therefore dismissed, and the sentences of 25 years' imprisonment for each appellant were upheld.

Source excerpt

• Murder
• Sentencing Appeals
• Jurisdiction Of Supreme Court
• Severity Of Sentence
• Legality Of Sentence