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Alidriga Majid v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 405 of 2016)

Citation: [2026] UGCA 89 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 30 March 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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A 35-year sentence for murder was manifestly excessive; the Court of Appeal substituted 25 years, less two years on remand, leaving 23 years' imprisonment.

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