Uganda v Owormungu
Uganda v Owormungu (Criminal Session Case 89 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 493 (18 December 2023)
The accused, Owormungu Godwin, unlawfully caused the death of Arinaitwe Francis by kicking him in the neck, but the evidence did not establish malice aforethought. The court found that the accused acted in the heat of passion induced by provocation, specifically the deceased's insults and subsequent stoning of the accused. The defence of provocation was sustained, reducing the charge from murder to manslaughter. The accused was convicted of manslaughter under sections 187(1) and 190 of the Penal Code Act. In sentencing, the court considered the lack of aggravating circumstances, the accused's…
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- Manslaughter
- Murder Ingredients
- Burden Of Proof
- Provocation
- Sentencing Guidelines