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Uganda v Mucunguzi & Another (Criminal Session 304 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCRD 80 (24 March 2024)
The High Court convicted two accused persons of aggravated trafficking in persons after finding they recruited, transported, and harboured a 16-year-old girl for exploitation.
Chelimo & 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 9 of 2023) [2023] UGHCICD 8 (8 December 2023)
The court held that while the applicants have a constitutional right to apply for bail, the grant of bail is discretionary and must be balanced against the gravity and nature of the offences charged, the risk of absconding, and the likelihood of interference with victims and witnesses. The offences of aggravated trafficking in children and aggravated defilement attract the death penalty, increasing the risk of flight. The applicants, particularly the 1st applicant, hold positions of authority and reside in the same locality as the victims, raising a high likelihood of intimidation or interfer…
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Nduhukire v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 39 of 2023) [2023] UGHC 292 (23 October 2023)
The applicant is entitled to apply for bail under the Constitution and the Trial on Indictments Act. The court found that the applicant presented substantial sureties capable of guaranteeing his attendance at trial, and there was no evidence of other pending criminal charges. The applicant's medical condition, specifically tuberculosis and related complications, was certified by the prison medical officer and recommended for further management outside prison, constituting an exceptional circumstance under the Bail Guidelines. The gravity of the offence was considered, but the presumption of i…
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Uganda v Muwonge & 11 Others (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 1 of 2019) [2023] UGHCICD 14 (17 May 2023)
The High Court ICD confirmed charges for child trafficking, terrorism, and support for ADF against several accused, but dismissed terrorist-financing counts.
Uganda v Mansur (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 5 of 2022) [2023] UGHCICD 15 (17 April 2023)
The High Court ICD partially confirmed trafficking charges, finding sufficient evidence against some accused, dismissing others, and sending confirmed charges to trial.
Uganda v wakwaya (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 1 of 2022) [2023] UGHCICD 2 (13 April 2023)
The accused was granted amnesty under the Amnesty Act, 2000, for crimes committed in furtherance of armed rebellion as a member of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). The charges of aggravated trafficking in children and belonging to a terrorist organisation arose from the same transaction and were committed in the course of the war or rebellion. The amnesty certificate and supporting documentation were presented to the court and not contested by the prosecution. Article 29(10) of the Constitution and Section 3 of the Amnesty Act prohibit prosecution for offences covered by a pardon. Section…
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Kyakason v Uganda (Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. 86 of 2022) [2022] UGHCCRD 61 (16 December 2022)
The court held that the Applicant is entitled to apply for bail and that the offence, though grave, is bailable by the High Court. The Applicant presented four substantial sureties who are close kin and capable of ensuring compliance with bail conditions. The court found that the Applicant's fixed place of abode and the quality of sureties were sufficient. The court rejected the Respondent's arguments regarding the risk of absconding and the alleged inadequacy of the sureties, emphasizing that liberty should not be curtailed based on mere allegations or suspicions. The application was allowed…
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Kato & 4 Others v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 6 of 2022) [2022] UGHCICD 6 (27 October 2022)
Rule 54(1) of the ICD Rules, which purports to restrict the right of an accused person to apply for bail before confirmation of charges at the pretrial stage, is inconsistent with Article 23(6)(a) and Article 139(1) of the Constitution and Section 14 of the Trial on Indictments Act. The Constitution is the supreme law, and any law or rule that derogates from its provisions is void to the extent of the inconsistency. The High Court, including its International Crimes Division, retains unlimited original jurisdiction to hear bail applications at any stage of proceedings, whether pretrial or tri…
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Uganda v andama (Criminal Revision Cause No. 8 of 2021) [2022] UGHCCRD 73 (10 March 2022)
The High Court held that sections 3 and 5 of the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act may be cited together in charging aggravated trafficking in children, and the charge sheet was valid.
Umutoni Vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 855 of 2014) [2019] UGCA 147 (13 June 2019)
The Court of Appeal upheld Umutoni Annet’s convictions for trafficking-related offences, rejecting claims of duplicity, bias, and excessive sentence.
