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Amatre Simon v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 409 of 2016)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 342 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 3 October 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Held a 25-year manslaughter sentence manifestly excessive where the judge did not show how he applied sentencing factors; reduced to 18 years.

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