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Ssekamate Justus Lauland v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 124 of 2016)

Citation: [2026] UGCA 124 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 10 April 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Held that the 35-year defilement sentence was proportionate but illegal for failing to deduct remand; Appellant resentenced to 31 years, 5 months and 25 days.

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