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Uganda v Ssali (Criminal Session Case 360 of 2018) [2023] UGHC 474 (26 September 2023)
The High Court at Mukono convicted Ssali Swaibu of aggravated defilement, finding the child victim was under 14, penetration occurred, and the accused was HIV positive.
Uganda v Opolot Joseph (Criminal Case 61 of 2021) [2022] UGHC 56 (20 October 2022)
The High Court convicted Opolot Joseph of aggravated defilement of his daughter and imposed a custodial sentence after finding the victim and medical evidence credible.
Apiku Ensio v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 751 of 2015) [2021] UGCA 15 (30 March 2021)
The Court of Appeal found that the trial judge properly evaluated the circumstantial evidence, which included the appellant being seen with the victim shortly before her disappearance, his implausible explanation for being with the victim, and his suspicious conduct after the incident. The Court held that these facts, taken together, were incompatible with the innocence of the appellant and sufficient to sustain a conviction for aggravated defilement. However, the Court found that the sentence of 25 years imprisonment was manifestly excessive in light of recent sentencing trends for similar o…
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Uganda v Sizomu (Criminal Session Case No. 167 of 2013) [2016] UGHCCRD 141 (20 April 2016)
The High Court convicted the accused of aggravated defilement after finding the child victim’s evidence, medical proof, and identification evidence reliable.
Uganda v Mugamba (High Court Criminal Session Case No. 0091 of 2013) [2013] UGHCCRD 101 (27 August 2013)
The High Court convicted Mugamba Steven of aggravated defilement, finding the victim was 13, identification was reliable, and the alibi failed.
Uganda Vs. Candia Akim (Crim. Case No 0013 Of 2009) (Crim. Case No 0013 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 192 (20 August 2009)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Candia Akim of aggravated defilement, finding the victim was under 14, penetration occurred, and the alibi failed.
Uganda v Sekabito Kassim (Criminal Case No. 178 of 2003) [2004] UGHC 10 (9 March 2004)
The High Court convicted Sekabito Kassim of defilement, finding the complainant was under 18 and that the evidence proved carnal knowledge and identification.
Ugand v Bemba (High Court Criminal Session Case No. 0150 of 2001) [2002] UGHCCRD 8 (20 November 2002)
The High Court convicted Bemba Ibrahim of indecent assault, finding the evidence proved the assault, its indecent nature, and reliable identification.
Uganda v Semiyingo Paul (Criminal Session Case No. 25 of 2000) (Criminal Session Case No. 25 of 2000) [2000] UGHC 15 (20 March 2000)
The High Court of Uganda convicted Semiyingo Paul of defilement of an 8-year-old girl and sentenced him to 12 years’ imprisonment, crediting remand time.
Rex v Kirimunyo (Criminal Appeal No. 166 of 1942) [1943] EACA 19 (1 January 1943)
The Court of Appeal quashed a murder conviction based only on a deceased child’s uncorroborated statement and held the evidence was unsafe.
