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Komakech v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 540 of 2014)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 33 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 13 February 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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A sentence is illegal where the court fails to ascertain and demonstrably account for the period spent on remand under article 23(8); 20 years reduced to 12.

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