Uganda v Ndora Onani
Uganda v Ndora Onani (Criminal Revisional Order No. MFP 17/92) [1992] UGHC 85 (15 December 1992)
The conviction and sentence of imprisonment imposed on the accused, a juvenile under 18 years, were illegal as they contravened Section 190 of the Magistrates Courts Act. Furthermore, the procedure for recording a guilty plea was not properly followed, as the facts were not put to the accused and admitted by him, contrary to established case law. The court therefore quashed the conviction and set aside the sentence, ordering the immediate release of the accused unless held for another lawful charge.
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- Juvenile Justice
- Sentencing Of Minors
- Unlawful Conviction