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Ocen v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 19 of 2022)

Citation: [2024] UGCA 97 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 3 May 2024 Jurisdiction: Uganda
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A 17-year sentence for aggravated defilement was upheld as neither harsh nor excessive, the appellant's HIV-positive status being a serious aggravating factor.

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