Ali v Uganda
Ali v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 13 of 1993) [1994] UGSC 19 (29 July 1994)
The Court found no evidence of bias on the part of the trial judge, either in personal connection or in the conduct of the trial. The evidence of the prosecution witnesses, particularly Leo, Karakuza, and William, was found to be substantially reliable despite minor discrepancies. The defence's alternative narrative, including the claim that another officer ordered the killing and that the appellant was not present, was undermined by lack of cross-examination and rebutting evidence. The appellant's claim of acting under superior orders was rejected, as unlawful orders do not justify murder. T…
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- Murder
- Command Responsibility
- Bias Of Judge
- Assessment Of Evidence
- Military Orders
- Burden Of Proof