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Olanya & Another v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 683 of 2015)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 31 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 13 February 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Murder sentences of 20 years were illegal for ignoring the remand period under Article 23(8); set aside and reduced on re-sentencing.

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