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High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court. 

The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrate's courts. 

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September 1994
Uganda v Katorogo (Criminal Session Case 180 of 94) [1994] UGHC 59 (30 September 1994)
Prosecution proved defilement of a 15‑year‑old by the accused; medical and eyewitness evidence corroborated conviction and 12‑year sentence.
Criminal law – Defilement (s.123(1) Penal Code) – Elements: penetration, complainant under 18, identity of accused; corroboration by medical evidence; evaluation of minor inconsistencies; direct and circumstantial evidence; burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
 30 September 1994
Uganda v Ssehyonga Yowana (Criminal Sessions Case No. 179/94) [1994] UGHC 116 (23 September 1994)
Court finds accused guilty of defiling his daughter, emphasizing integrity of witness evidence and societal protection.
Criminal law – Defilement – Identification of perpetrator – Corroboration of child witness evidence – Sentencing in sexual offences.
 23 September 1994
Uganda v Naftali & 3 Others (Criminal Session Case 101 of 1994) [1994] UGHC 58 (22 September 1994)

 

 22 September 1994