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Mugisina Joseph v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 431 of 2017)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 318 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 3 September 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Held that a 17-year, 3-month sentence for aggravated defilement was not manifestly harsh, and dismissed the appeal against sentence.

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