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Ruhanga v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 282 of 2021)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 109 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 24 April 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Court of Appeal upheld a 25-year sentence for aggravated defilement, holding it was neither harsh nor manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors.

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