Uganda v Ekwere & Anor (HCT-09-CR-SC-0062 of 2016)
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Holding
In a murder trial, where the deceased died one month after an alleged assault by the accused, the court held that without a post mortem or medical report establishing cause of death, the prosecution failed to prove a causal link between the accused's actions and the death. The accused were acquitted on a finding of no case to answer.
Outcome
Both accused acquitted and set free
Facts
The accused were charged with the murder of Emorut Andrew on 11 July 2011 at Kamacha in Bukedea district. The deceased was an orphan suffering from epilepsy and had been involved in two violent fights before his death. He was badly beaten at a disco event and later had a fight with relatives of the accused. Both accused assaulted him on the hand using a stick used to drive oxen. One month later, on 14 August 2011, the deceased fell sick and died. No post mortem or medical report was presented to establish the cause of death.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused requiring them to be put on their defence.
- Whether the prosecution proved that the accused caused the death of the deceased in the absence of a post mortem or medical report.
Orders
- The accused have no case to answer on the charge of Murder.
- Both accused acquitted and set free.
Rules and key headnotes
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