Uganda v Namubiru Sherry (Criminal Session Case 55 of 2023)
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Holding
The High Court ordered the withdrawal of an appeal against acquittal on assault charges where the appellant failed to file a memorandum of appeal due to inability to contact the complainant, and there was no record of communication from the complainant with the court. All proceedings were terminated.
Outcome
Appeal withdrawn and all proceedings terminated
Facts
The respondent Namubiru Sherry was acquitted on charges of assault by the Chief Magistrate's Court at Entebbe on June 26, 2023. The prosecution appealed the acquittal on June 29, 2023. Counsel for the appellant informed the High Court that they were unable to contact the complainant to draft a memorandum of appeal. There was no record of any communication from the complainant with the court. The respondent was absent from court during the High Court proceedings.
Issues
- Whether the appeal against acquittal should proceed in the absence of a memorandum of appeal and complainant communication.
Orders
- Appeal is ordered withdrawn.
- All proceedings terminated.
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