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Kanakulya v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 238 of 2019)

Citation: [2023] UGCA 318 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 7 November 2023 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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A 35-year sentence for aggravated defilement of a first-time offender who pleaded guilty was manifestly harsh and excessive; reduced to 25 years less remand.

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