Uganda Case Law

Uganda Vs. Akute Stephen alias Ouma (Crim. Case No. 03 Of 2008) (Crim. Case No. 03 of 2008)

Uganda Vs. Akute Stephen alias Ouma (Crim. Case No. 03 Of 2008) (Crim. Case No. 03 of 2008) [2008] UGHC 146 (9 September 2008)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Crim. Case No. 03 of 2008

The court found that the prosecution proved all essential ingredients of rape beyond reasonable doubt: the victim's detailed and credible testimony established that sexual intercourse occurred without her consent, corroborated by eyewitness evidence of assault and threats with a gun. The accused was properly identified and his intent was clear from his statements and actions. The absence of medical evidence did not undermine the prosecution's case, as the victim's account was found truthful and sufficient. The court concluded that the accused used brutal force and abused his authority as a so…

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• Rape
• Sexual Offences
• Burden Of Proof
• Consent
• Use Of Force
• Sentencing Guidelines

Lesso v Regina

Lesso v Regina (Criminal Appeal No. 144 of 1952) [1952] EACA 249 (1 January 1952)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 144 of 1952

Judges

Nihill P, Worley VP

The Court held that the doctrine of provocation under sections 201 and 202 of the Penal Code does not extend to wrongful acts done solely to property. The appellant, having pursued and killed the deceased after the attempted burglary had ceased, could not rely on provocation or defence of property to mitigate the offence. The right to use force in effecting an arrest or defending property is limited to what is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances. The trial judge's finding that the appellant's dominant intention was to kill in retaliation, rather than to effect an arrest, was support…

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• Homicide
• Provocation
• Defence Of Property
• Arrest By Private Person
• Use Of Force
• Manslaughter Vs Murder

Damulira v Reginam

Damulira v Reginam (Criminal Appeal No. 48 of 1956) [1950] EACA 501 (1 January 1950)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeal No. 48 of 1956

Judge

Bacon, JA, Sinclair, VP, Worley, P

The East African Court of Appeal reduced a murder conviction to manslaughter after finding doubt on malice aforethought and excess force in defence of property.

• Homicide
• Defence Of Property
• Malice Aforethought
• Use Of Force
• Manslaughter
• Murder