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W.W.Mpora & oers v Uganda [1989] UGSC 5

Citation: [1989] UGSC 5 Court: Supreme Court Decided: 26 July 1989 Jurisdiction: Uganda

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Held that a 7-year sentence for receiving stolen property was excessive given 5 years on remand, a first offence, and recovery of the goods.

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