Uganda Case Law

Ssegujja Danny & Another v Uganda

Ssegujja Danny & Another v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application No. 05 of 2019) [2019] UGSC 57 (31 October 2019)

Court

Supreme Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 05 of 2019

Judge

Nshimye, JSC

The Supreme Court found that the applicants had established an arguable case, particularly regarding the legality of their sentences, and that their appeal was not frivolous. The applicants demonstrated fixed places of abode, provided substantial sureties, and had previously complied with bail conditions for four years without incident. However, the court recognized the serious economic consequences of the offences and the risk posed by the applicants' technical knowledge. Balancing these factors, the court reluctantly granted bail on strict conditions, including substantial cash bail, sureti…

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• Bail Pending Appeal
• Embezzlement
• Electronic Fraud
• Theft
• Conspiracy To Commit Felony
• Unauthorized Access

Uganda v Nsubuga

Uganda v Nsubuga (Criminal Sessions Case No. 0072 of 2016) [2018] UGHCCRD 23 (7 February 2018)

Court

HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)

Case number

Criminal Sessions Case No. 0072 of 2016

Judge

Stephen Mubiru, J

Ugandan High Court decision on URA cybercrime allegations: A1 and A4 were convicted on computer misuse and customs-related counts, while A2 and A3 were acquitted.

• Computer Misuse
• Electronic Fraud
• Unauthorized Access
• Customs Evasion
• Digital Evidence
• Cybercrime