Omiat v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 13 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCRD 52 (17 August 2023)
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Application 13 of 2022
Judge
Adonyo, J
The court found that while the applicant presented substantial sureties who are related to him and reside within the jurisdiction, he failed to prove a fixed place of abode as required by law. No introduction letter from the LC1 of the applicant's stated residence was attached, and thus the court was not satisfied that the applicant could be traced if he absconded. Given the seriousness of the offences (murder and arson) and the lack of proof of a fixed place of abode, the court exercised its discretion to deny bail. The application was rejected on the basis that the applicant did not meet th…