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Uganda v Kiyaga (HCT-01-CR-CF 31 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 112 (11 September 2023)
The High Court confirmed a three-year sentence for attempted theft after finding the conviction and sentence proper, with no error or miscarriage of justice.
Uganda v Luwemba (HCT-00-CR-CM 33 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 113 (7 September 2023)
The High Court held that sentence confirmation under section 173 of the Magistrates Courts Act does not apply to a two-year sentence imposed by a Chief Magistrate.
Uganda v Malimbe (HCT-00-CR-CF 32 of 2023) [2023] UGHCCRD 149 (31 August 2023)
The High Court found that the trial magistrate properly convicted the respondent on his guilty plea for Doing Grievous Harm, but failed to deduct the period spent on remand as required by Article 23(8) of the Constitution. The sentence of two years was appropriate given the severity of the offence and the need to protect the child, but the trial court did not adequately consider the child's welfare or the impact of custodial sentencing on the primary caregiver, as required by the Sentencing Guidelines. Nevertheless, the High Court determined that temporary separation was necessary to protect…
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Uganda v Ogwanga (Criminal Confirmation 3 of 1995) [1995] UGHC 50 (1 July 1995)
High Court of Uganda confirmed a three-year sentence for grievous harm after finding the conviction proper and the sentence appropriate in the circumstances.
Uganda v Francis Dego (Criminal Revision Order No. 52/91) [1991] UGHC 77 (25 March 1991)
The High Court held that a 20-month sentence did not require confirmation, set aside an illegal default sentence, and noted that other evidence still supported the conviction.
