Afumu and Another v Regina
Afumu and Another v Regina (Criminal Appeal No. 625 of 1953; Criminal Appeal No. 626 of 1953) [1953] EACA 1 (1 January 1953)
The court held that trying the second appellant in his absence was illegal, allowed his appeal, and reduced the first appellant’s sentence.
- Absence Of Accused
- Trial Irregularity
- Sentencing Enhancement
- Role Of Advocate
- Magistrate Discretion
- Absence-of-accused