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Akol v Uganda (Criminal Revision 1 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 29 (6 June 2023)
The High Court refused to revise a one-year theft sentence, finding it was within sentencing guidelines and not excessive given the offender’s age and circumstances.
Uganda v Matsiko Sammy (HCT-05-CR-CV-0002-2002) [2002] UGHC 94 (13 August 2002)
The application for revision was not properly before the court because the respondent was not given an opportunity to be heard, as required by S.341(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code Act, and the application was filed outside the thirty-day statutory period without good cause for extension, contrary to S.341(8). However, the court found that the Chief Magistrate erred in law by imposing a fine instead of the mandatory custodial sentence required under S.257 of the Penal Code Act. Exercising its discretion under S.41(2) of the Judicature Statute, the court set aside the earlier sentences and o…
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Uganda v Sekatuka (Criminal Revision 10 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 55 (19 December 1995)
The High Court set aside an illegal sentence that exceeded the statutory maximum and improperly let the accused choose the penalty, then substituted a lawful fine.
Uganda v Mustafa Luboyi (Criminal Revision Order No. 8/95) [1995] UGHC 77 (19 December 1995)
The High Court set aside an illegal sentence that exceeded the statutory penalty, substituted a lawful fine, and ordered refund of the excess paid.
Uganda v Ocan (Criminal Revision 7 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 49 (19 December 1995)
The High Court set aside an illegal sentence that exceeded the statutory maximum and substituted a lawful fine, ordering refund of the excess paid.
Uganda v Ojok (Criminal Revision 4 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 51 (18 December 1995)
The High Court of Uganda set aside an illegal sentence imposed after a guilty plea and substituted a lawful fine, ordering the excess amount refunded.
Uganda v Loketa (Criminal Revision 6 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 65 (18 December 1995)
The High Court set aside an illegal sentence for a traffic offence, substituting a lawful fine and ordering refund of the excess amount paid.
Rex v Omone and Others (Criminal Appeals Nos. 149, 150 and 151 of 1947) [1947] EACA 32 (1 January 1947)
The Court of Appeal for Eastern Africa dismissed criminal appeals against revision orders enhancing sentence, holding that section 360 barred any such appeal.
