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Criminal Law [2025] UGSC 16

Odeke & 2 Others v Uganda

Odeke & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 63 of 2019) [2025] UGSC 16 (11 April 2025)

Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Case number
Criminal Appeal 63 of 2019
Judge
Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza, JSC, Elizabeth Musoke, JSC, Christopher Madrama Izama, JSC, Catherine Bamugemereire, JSC, Monica K. Mugenyi, JSC

The Supreme Court held that its jurisdiction in criminal appeals regarding sentence is strictly limited by Section 5(3) of the Judicature Act, which prohibits appeals based on severity of sentence. The appellants' challenge was found to be a disguised appeal against severity, not legality, of sentence. The Court found no illegality or inconsistency with judicial precedent in the sentences imposed. The appeal was therefore dismissed, and the sentences of 25 years' imprisonment for each appellant were upheld.

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  • Murder
  • Sentencing Appeals
  • Jurisdiction Of Supreme Court
  • Severity Of Sentence
  • Legality Of Sentence
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Criminal Law [2019] UGSC 20

Ojangole v Uganda

Ojangole v Uganda [2019] UGSC 20 (29 August 2019)

Court
Supreme Court of Uganda
Judge
Tumwesigye, JSC, Arach-Amoko, JSC, Mwondha, JSC, Katureebe, CJ, Mwangusya, JSC

The Supreme Court held that its power to interfere with sentences imposed by lower courts is limited to cases where the sentence is illegal or manifestly excessive. The appellant's arguments regarding his family circumstances and time already served did not relate to the legality or excessiveness of the sentence, and such factors should have been raised at the trial level as mitigating circumstances. Both the trial and appellate courts had considered the relevant mitigating and aggravating factors before arriving at the sentence. The Supreme Court found the sentence of 32 years imprisonment t…

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  • Sentencing Appeals
  • Aggravated Robbery
  • Mitigation Of Sentence
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