Ssentege Derrick v Uganda (Criminal Miscellaneous Application 15 of 2026)
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Holding
Held that bail was refused. The court found that the accused, if released, would likely interfere with the victim who had been impregnated and had since given birth. The offences charged—aggravated trafficking in persons and defilement—are grave in nature, attracting death sentence and life imprisonment respectively. The commission of the offence involved violence. The application was dismissed and the accused remanded.
Outcome
Accused remanded pending trial
Facts
The applicant Ssentege Derrick was charged with aggravated trafficking in persons contrary to the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act and defilement contrary to the Penal Code Act. He had been committed to the High Court for trial. The applicant applied for bail under Article 23(6)(a) and 39(1) of the Constitution and sections 14 and 15 of the Trial on Indictment Act. Three sureties were presented. The prosecution opposed the application, citing the seriousness of the offences. The victim was alleged to have been impregnated and had since produced. The commission of the offence involved violence.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be released on bail pending trial on charges of aggravated trafficking in persons and defilement.
Orders
- Bail application dismissed.
- Accused remanded.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (13)
- Constitution of Uganda 1995 Article 23(6)(a)
- Constitution of Uganda 1995 Article 39(1)
- Trial on Indictment Act s.14
- Trial on Indictment Act s.14(1)
- Trial on Indictment Act s.15
- Trial on Indictment Act s.15(1)
- Trial on Indictment Act s.15(4)
- Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act s.2(1)(a)
- Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act s.2(1)(b)
- Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act s.4(a)
- Penal Code Act s.116(1)
- Judicature (Criminal Procedure) Applications Rules SI-16-18 Rule 2
- Constitutional (Bail Guidelines for Courts of Judicature) Practice Directions 2022 No. 5
Full judgment
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