Nkojo v Uganda (Miscellenous Application No. 197 of 2018)
Nkojo v Uganda (Miscellenous Application No. 197 of 2018) [2019] UGCA 30 (9 April 2019)
The court found that while the applicant is of advanced age and a first offender, there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that his health condition (HIV/AIDS) could not be managed in custody. The offence for which the applicant was convicted involved personal violence (murder and attempted murder), which weighs heavily against granting bail pending appeal. The applicant failed to prove exceptional circumstances justifying release, and the appeal was not shown to have a reasonable possibility of success. The court exercised its discretion to deny bail, emphasizing the need to protect th…
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- Bail Pending Appeal
- Murder Conviction
- Personal Violence Offences
- Advanced Age Exception
- Health Conditions In Custody