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Lukwago Joseph v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 165 of 2016)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 126 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 18 March 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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A 20-year sentence for aggravated defilement of a five-year-old is not manifestly excessive, falling below the 30-year Guidelines starting point.

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