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Hofni Topacho Ongiertho and 2 Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 1 of 93)

Citation: [1994] UGSC 20 Court: Supreme Court Decided: 4 March 1994 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Treason convictions and death sentences quashed where the prosecution's only witnesses were discredited liars and the first appellant was convicted under the wrong statutory provision.

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