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Thembo Phillip v Uganda (Criminal Appeal 436 of 2017)

Citation: [2025] UGCA 313 Court: Court of Appeal Decided: 2 September 2025 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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A 27-year sentence for aggravated defilement of a 3½-year-old was upheld as neither harsh nor excessive, falling within the Sentencing Guidelines range.

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