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Nantamba Benon v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 259 of 2022)

Citation: [2026] UGCA 33 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 3 March 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Conviction for aggravated defilement upheld on reliable single-witness recognition evidence despite the victim not testifying; 40-year sentence reduced to 32 years as excessive.

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