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Ruyinda Fred v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 297 of 2019)

Citation: [2026] UGCA 71 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 18 March 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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A 20-year sentence (17 years after remand) for aggravated defilement of a four-year-old was not manifestly excessive; appeal against sentence dismissed.

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