Uganda v Mansur (HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 5 of 2022) [2023] UGHCICD 15 (17 April 2023)
Court
HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda)
Case number
HCT-00-ICD-CR-SC 5 of 2022
Judge
Komuhangi, J
The High Court ICD partially confirmed trafficking charges, finding sufficient evidence against some accused, dismissing others, and sending confirmed charges to trial.
Andama v Uganda (Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. 0023 of 2016) [2016] UGHCCRD 105 (10 November 2016)
Court
HC: Criminal Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. 0023 of 2016
Judge
Stephen Mubiru, J
The court held that while the applicant has a constitutional right to apply for bail and is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the grant of bail in cases of aggravated defilement is discretionary and subject to the demonstration of exceptional circumstances. The applicant failed to provide facts assuring the court that bail would not compromise the proper disposal of the indictment or the protection of the vulnerable victim. The court emphasized the need to balance the rights of the accused with the interests of the victim and the integrity of the criminal justice system, particularly in…