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Criminal Law [2021] UGHCCRD 49

Sheikh Umaru v Uganda

Sheikh Umaru v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 113 of 2019) [2021] UGHCCRD 49 (26 March 2021)

The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, finding the prosecution had not proved malicious intent beyond reasonable doubt under section 221 of the Penal Code Act.

  • Malicious Administration Of Poison
  • Mens Rea
  • Burden Of Proof
  • Recklessness
  • Criminal-law
  • Malicious-administration-of-poison
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Criminal Law [1954] EACA 166

Fey v Queen

Fey v Queen (Criminal Appeal No. 2059 of 1953) [1954] EACA 166 (1 January 1954)

The court upheld a dangerous driving conviction, holding that manslaughter-level negligence is not required and that an error of judgment can still be dangerous driving.

  • Dangerous Driving
  • Traffic Offences
  • Standard Of Proof
  • Error Of Judgment
  • Recklessness
  • Road Safety
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Criminal Law [1945] EACA 50

Rex v Mohamedali

Rex v Mohamedali (Criminal Appeal No. 100 of 1945) [1945] EACA 50 (1 January 1945)

The court held that “wilfully” in section 332(1) of the Kenya Penal Code includes reckless conduct, and dismissed the appeal against conviction for malicious damage.

  • Malicious Damage To Property
  • Wilfulness
  • Recklessness
  • Penal Code Interpretation
  • Criminal-law
  • Malicious-damage
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