Kodet v Uganda
Kodet v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 16 of 2019) [2023] UGCA 290 (1 November 2023)
The Court of Appeal found that although the trial judge failed to record that PW3 was sworn in, the handwritten record confirmed that cross-examination occurred, and no miscarriage of justice resulted. The absence of a signed memorandum for agreed documents did not prejudice the appellant, as both parties were present and raised no objection. The trial judge did sum up the law and evidence for the assessors, who gave their opinions, and the absence of summing up notes was not fatal. However, the sentence of 60 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the mitigating factors, includin…
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- Rape
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Fair Hearing
- Cross Examination
- Admissibility Of Evidence
- Procedure For Agreed Documents