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Kiiza Jovan v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 305 of 2020)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 178 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 30 May 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda
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Held that a 40-year sentence for murder was within range and not manifestly excessive where the trial judge weighed all mitigating and aggravating factors; appeal dismissed.

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