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Criminal Law [2010] UGCA 25

No. 10359 Sgt Canbera Dickson v Uganda (Cr.Appeal No. 284 of 2003)

No. 10359 Sgt Canbera Dickson v Uganda (Cr.Appeal No. 284 of 2003) [2010] UGCA 25 (6 June 2010)

Uganda Court of Appeal upheld a rape conviction, found penetration proved by the complainant’s evidence, and increased the sentence from 15 to 25 years.

  • Rape
  • Proof Of Penetration
  • Corroboration Of Victim Testimony
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Appellate Review
  • Use Of Firearm In Crime
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Criminal Law [2001] UGSC 8

Mukasa Evaristo v Uganda

Mukasa Evaristo v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 43 of 2000) [2001] UGSC 8 (22 November 2001)

The Supreme Court of Uganda upheld a defilement conviction, holding that sufficient evidence proved penetration despite an error in admitting medical evidence.

  • Defilement
  • Proof Of Penetration
  • Corroboration Of Evidence
  • Admissibility Of Medical Evidence
  • Criminal-appeals
  • Corroboration
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Criminal Law [2000] UGCA 13

Oyeki Charles v Uganda (Cr.Appeal No. 126 of 1999)

Oyeki Charles v Uganda (Cr.Appeal No. 126 of 1999) [2000] UGCA 13 (15 November 2000)

The Court of Appeal of Uganda upheld a rape conviction and 15-year sentence, holding that direct witness testimony can prove penetration and lack of consent.

  • Rape
  • Proof Of Penetration
  • Corroboration Of Victim Testimony
  • Sentencing Guidelines
  • Defence Of Alibi
  • Criminal-appeal
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