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Muganga Richard and Others v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 44 and 54 of 2020)

Citation: [2026] UGSC 25 Court: Supreme Court Decided: 10 June 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Held that a court imposing varying sentences on co-accused convicted under common intention must give reasons for the disparity; unexplained variation is a miscarriage of justice.

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