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Musede v Uganda (Criminal Misc. 0150 2014)

High Court · [2015] UGHCCRD 17 · 2015 Application Dismissed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Bail application pending trial on rape charge
Decision
Applicant to remain in custody pending trial

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Holding

Court denied bail to an accused person charged with rape who sought release on medical grounds. Held that the applicant failed to prove his asthma condition could not be adequately managed in prison, and that he lacked a clear fixed place of abode, with sureties not being substantial enough to ensure court attendance.

Outcome

Applicant to remain in custody pending trial

Facts

Musede Iddi was indicted for rape contrary to sections 123 and 124 of the Penal Code Act. It was alleged that on 17 September 2014 at Kireka Zone D in Wakiso District, he performed unlawful sexual intercourse with Akakunda Elizabeth without her consent. The applicant applied for bail pending trial, submitting that he suffered from Asthma requiring specialised medical attention that could not be adequately provided at Luzira Prison. He presented medical reports, claimed to have a fixed place of abode in Kireka, stated he had no criminal record, and brought two sureties. He had been committed to prison on 17 September 2014 and had been in custody for approximately six months at the time of the application. The applicant also stated he was a father of six children and the sole breadwinner of his family.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant's medical condition (Asthma) constitutes exceptional circumstances warranting release on bail.
  2. Whether the applicant has established a fixed place of abode for purposes of bail.
  3. Whether the proposed sureties are substantial and capable of ensuring the applicant's attendance at trial.

Orders

  • Application for bail denied.
  • Dr. Andama to continue availing proper medical treatment to the Applicant.
  • Deputy Registrar, Nakawa High Court Central Circuit to fix the main case for hearing at the earliest date possible.

Rules and key headnotes

Bail Applications — Medical Grounds — Burden of Proof
An accused person seeking bail on medical grounds must provide sufficient proof that their condition cannot be adequately handled in prison, and mere existence of a medical condition without evidence that prison medical facilities are inadequate does not constitute exceptional circumstances warranting bail.
Bail Applications — Fixed Place of Abode — Requirement
For purposes of a bail application, an applicant must establish a clear and definite fixed place of abode, and where evidence shows uncertainty or inconsistency as to where the applicant will reside if released, this may be a ground for refusing bail.
Bail Applications — Sureties — Substantiality
Sureties must be substantial and demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the applicant and the applicant's family to be able to prevail upon the applicant to attend court, and sureties who do not know the applicant or the applicant's family well may not be considered substantial for purposes of bail.

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Musede v Uganda (Criminal Misc. 0150_2014) [2015] UGHCCRD 17 (17 April 2015)
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