Uganda v Acam Susan (Criminal Case 96 of 2011)
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Holding
The High Court at Lira found that the prosecution made out a prima facie case of murder against the accused Susan Acam under sections 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act. The accused was put on defence. The ruling was delivered after the prosecution called five witnesses and tendered documentary exhibits, which the court found sufficient to require the accused to answer the charge.
Outcome
Accused person put on defence to answer murder charge
Facts
The accused Acam Susan was indicted for murder contrary to sections 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act. The particulars alleged that on 26 December 2010 at Otuke Town Council in Otuke District, the accused murdered Acen Lydia. At the close of the prosecution case, no facts had been agreed. The prosecution called five witnesses and tendered documentary exhibits. The defence made a submission of no case to answer. The court examined all evidence and documents adduced by the prosecution and heard submissions from both parties.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case requiring the accused to enter defence.
Orders
- Prima facie case proven against the accused person.
- The accused person has a case to answer and is hereby put on defence.
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