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Mubone v Uganda (HCT-05-CR-MA-36-2002)

High Court · [2002] UGHCCRD 16 · 2002 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Application for bail in the High Court Criminal Division
Decision
Application for bail refused

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Holding

The High Court dismissed the application for bail. The court found the sureties presented were not substantial: the first was a businessman of uncertain business, the second a casual labourer, and the third employed in an enterprise of uncertain magnitude. The court also noted the absence of important factors necessary to decide on bail, including the stage of investigations, the charges, and the amount involved.

Outcome

Application for bail refused

Facts

The applicant, Mubone Sam, applied for bail before the High Court at Mbarara. Three sureties were presented: a businessman of uncertain business, a casual labourer, and a person employed in an enterprise of uncertain magnitude. Dr. Baguma of Nyakibale Hospital swore an affidavit in support. The State Attorney opposed the application on grounds that the sureties were not substantial. The court noted the absence of key information including the stage reached in investigations, the specific charges against the accused, and the amount of money involved.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be granted bail

Orders

  • Application for bail dismissed.

Rules and key headnotes

Bail — Substantiality of Sureties — Assessment of Financial Standing
Sureties must be substantial. A businessman of uncertain business, a casual labourer, and a person employed in an enterprise of uncertain magnitude are not substantial sureties for the purposes of a bail application.
Bail — Information Required by Court — Stage of Investigations and Nature of Charges
In determining a bail application, the court must be informed of important factors including the stage reached in investigations, the charges against the accused, and the amount of money involved in the charge.

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Mubone v Uganda (HCT-05-CR-MA-36-2002) [2002] UGHCCRD 16 (13 August 2002)
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