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Aryampa v Uganda (Criminal Application 4 of 2024) [2024] UGSC 33 (31 July 2024)
The Supreme Court of Uganda dismissed an application for bail pending appeal, finding no exceptional circumstances despite the applicant’s health and personal circumstances.
Mugisha v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 18 of 2022) [2022] UGHC 151 (12 October 2022)
The High Court at Kabale dismissed Mugisha Jackson’s application for bail pending appeal, finding the statutory criteria were not met and noting a risk to the victim.
Semanda Vs Uganda (Miscellenous Application No. 05 of 2018) [2019] UGCA 31 (9 April 2019)
The court found that the applicant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances warranting bail pending appeal. Although the applicant presented medical evidence of chronic illness, the report did not certify that his condition was incapable of adequate treatment in prison, as required by law. The offence involved personal violence, specifically murder, which weighs against release. While the appeal was not deemed frivolous and the applicant had complied with previous bail conditions, these factors alone were insufficient. The court rejected arguments of substantial delay as speculative, n…
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Namusoke Vs Uganda (Criminal Application No. 56 of 2016) [2019] UGCA 129 (9 April 2019)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application for bail pending appeal in a kidnap conviction, finding no proved likelihood of success, delay, or compliance grounds.
Asibuku v Uganda (Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. 0035 of 2016) [2016] UGHCCRD 126 (1 December 2016)
The High Court granted bail pending appeal to a convicted arson appellant, relying on his medical condition, prior bail compliance, and non-frivolous appeal grounds.
Nkula Moses v Uganda (Criminal Application No. 57 of 2008) [2008] UGCA 13 (24 November 2008)
The court held that the grant of bail pending appeal is a discretionary power to be exercised judiciously, guided by established criteria. In this case, the applicant was convicted of manslaughter, an offence involving personal violence, and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. The applicant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances justifying release on bail after conviction. The court was not sufficiently guided on the likelihood of success of the appeal, and the possibility of substantial delay in hearing the appeal was found to be speculative. Of the sureties presented, only one w…
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