Uganda Case Law

Uganda v Thembo (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 11 of 2018)

Uganda v Thembo (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 11 of 2018) [2024] UGHCICD 8 (7 May 2024)

Court

HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda)

Case number

HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 11 of 2018

Judge

Komuhangi, J

The Court found that the Prosecution disclosed sufficient evidence to establish substantial grounds to believe that Thembo Kitsumbire, as Prime Minister of the Rwenzururu kingdom, aided and abetted the commission of treason and terrorism by convening and participating in meetings where plans to overthrow the government were discussed and by supporting the recruitment, arming, and deployment of Royal Guards who carried out attacks, murders, kidnappings, and destruction of property. The evidence showed that the Accused was aware of the treasonous intentions and activities of the king and other…

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• Treason
• Misprision Of Treason
• Terrorism
• Criminal Liability
• Evidential Burden
• Standard Of Proof

Uganda v Muwonge & 11 Others (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 1 of 2019)

Uganda v Muwonge & 11 Others (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 1 of 2019) [2023] UGHCICD 14 (17 May 2023)

Court

HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda)

Case number

HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 1 of 2019

Judge

Komuhangi, J

The High Court ICD confirmed charges for child trafficking, terrorism, and support for ADF against several accused, but dismissed terrorist-financing counts.

• Terrorism Offences
• Trafficking In Persons
• Terrorist Financing
• Criminal Procedure
• Evidential Burden
• International Crimes

Uganda Vs Agade & Ors

Uganda Vs Agade & Ors (Criminal Session Case No. 0001 of 2010) [2016] UGHCICD 2 (27 May 2016)

Court

HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Session Case No. 0001 of 2010

Judge

Owiny-Dollo, J

The court determined that the offences of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder, committed with premeditation and extreme brutality, warrant severe punishment to reflect societal condemnation and deter future crimes. However, the death penalty was deemed insufficient to provide closure or assuage the pain suffered by victims and society. Life imprisonment was imposed for the principal offenders, with lengthy concurrent sentences for others, balancing the gravity of the crimes with considerations of individual participation and potential for reform. For the accessory after the fact, the cour…

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• Terrorism
• Murder
• Attempted Murder
• Sentencing Principles
• Accessory After The Fact

Uganda v Hussein Hassan Agad & 13 Ors (Crim Case No. 1 of 2010)

Uganda v Hussein Hassan Agad & 13 Ors (Crim Case No. 1 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 144 (16 September 2011)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Crim Case No. 1 of 2010

Judge

Owiny-Dollo, J

The High Court of Uganda sentenced two terrorism convicts after guilty pleas, balancing remorse and cooperation against the gravity of the bombings.

• Terrorism
• Sentencing Principles
• Mitigation And Aggravation
• Conspiracy To Commit Terrorism
• Sentencing
• Criminal-procedure