Ssetuba Ronald v Uganda [2026] UGHCCRD 52
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Holding
The applicant sought mandatory bail under Article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution, contending he had been on remand for aggravated robbery for more than 180 days without committal for trial. Before the ruling, the applicant pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated robbery, was convicted, and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment on each count. The Court held that the application had been overtaken by events, as the applicant had since been convicted, and accordingly dismissed the application for mandatory bail.
Outcome
Application for mandatory bail dismissed as overtaken by events following the applicant's conviction and sentence
Facts
The applicant was charged with aggravated robbery contrary to sections 266 and 267(2) of the Penal Code Act and remanded on 6 September 2024. He contended that he had been on remand for a period exceeding 180 days without being committed for trial before the High Court, and on that basis sought mandatory release on bail under Article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution, which provides for release where an accused is remanded for 180 days without committal for an offence triable only by the High Court. Before the application came up for ruling, the applicant pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated robbery before another judge and was convicted and sentenced to 7 years imprisonment on each count.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was entitled to mandatory release on bail under Article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution having been on remand for a period exceeding 180 days without committal for trial.
Orders
- The application for mandatory bail under Article 23(6)(c) of the Constitution is dismissed on the ground that the Applicant has since been convicted of the charge.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (6)
- Constitution of Uganda 1995 art.23(6)(a)
- Constitution of Uganda 1995 art.23(6)(c)
- Trial on Indictments Act Cap 23 s.15-16
- Constitution (Bail Guidelines for Courts of Judicature) (Practice) Directions 2022
- Penal Code Act Cap 128 s.266
- Penal Code Act Cap 128 s.267(2)
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