Ocepa v Uganda
Ocepa v Uganda (Civil Miscellaneous Application No. 45 of 2020) [2021] UGHCACD 1 (26 February 2021)
The court found that the applicant was informed of his right to appeal by the trial magistrate, including the time limitations, although not explained in full detail. The applicant's own affidavit evidence contradicted his assertion of total ignorance. The court held that the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for the delay in lodging the appeal, as he did not indicate a desire to appeal to his lawyers at the earliest opportunity and only sought leave to appeal nine years after conviction and sentence, which constitutes inordinate delay. The court further found that the issue of…
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- Leave To Appeal Out Of Time
- Right Of Appeal Explanation
- Jurisdiction Of Magistrate
- Sufficient Cause For Delay