Uganda v Thembo (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 11 of 2018)
Uganda v Thembo (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 11 of 2018) [2024] UGHCICD 8 (7 May 2024)
The Court found that the Prosecution disclosed sufficient evidence to establish substantial grounds to believe that Thembo Kitsumbire, as Prime Minister of the Rwenzururu kingdom, aided and abetted the commission of treason and terrorism by convening and participating in meetings where plans to overthrow the government were discussed and by supporting the recruitment, arming, and deployment of Royal Guards who carried out attacks, murders, kidnappings, and destruction of property. The evidence showed that the Accused was aware of the treasonous intentions and activities of the king and other…
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- Treason
- Misprision Of Treason
- Terrorism
- Criminal Liability
- Evidential Burden
- Standard Of Proof