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Criminal Law [1945] EACA 9

Rex v Bulakale

Rex v Bulakale (Criminal Appeal No. 29 of 1945) [1945] EACA 9 (1 January 1945)

The Court of Appeal for Eastern Africa held that a fatal spear attack after provocation reduced murder to manslaughter, and substituted a ten-year hard labour sentence.

  • Murder
  • Provocation
  • Manslaughter
  • Heat Of Passion
  • Self Control
  • Retaliation
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Criminal Law [1941] EACA 39

Rex v Mahomedi

Rex v Mahomedi (Criminal AppealNo. 15 of 1941) [1941] EACA 39 (1 January 1941)

The Court of Appeal for Eastern Africa reduced a manslaughter sentence from ten to five years, holding that the original term was unduly severe in light of the provocation and circumstances.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing
  • Use Of Dangerous Weapon
  • Provocation
  • Retaliation
  • Mitigation Of Sentence
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