Oyirworth v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 115 of 2014)
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Holding
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal for want of prosecution where the appellant and his counsel failed to appear, counsel had refused service stating the client was no longer interested, and the appellant had already served his sentence by paying the fine and compensating the complainant.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld
Facts
The appellant was convicted by Buganda Road Magistrate's Court and sentenced to pay a fine of UGX 700,000. The appellant paid UGX 600,000 which was received by the complainant Kimbwebwe Josephat on 31 October 2014, who acknowledged receipt. The appellant filed an appeal but when the matter came up for hearing, neither the appellant nor his counsel appeared. An affidavit of service on record indicated that the appellant's counsel had refused service of court documents, stating their client was no longer interested in the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the appeal should be dismissed for want of prosecution where the appellant has served his sentence and demonstrated lack of interest in pursuing the appeal.
Orders
- Appeal dismissed pursuant to Section 44(1)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Code Act.
- Conviction and sentence by the Trial Magistrate upheld.
Legislation cited (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code Act Cap.116 s.44(1)(b)
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