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Ssemwanje Farouk v Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 74 of 2021)

Citation: [2026] UGSC 3 Court: Supreme Court Decided: 30 January 2026 Jurisdiction: Uganda
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Held that a participant in a common unlawful purpose is liable for the resulting murder under s.20 Penal Code Act, even without personally inflicting the assault.

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