C N M v Republic [1985] KECA 56 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 56
- Citation
- [1985] KECA 56 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 December 1985
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from High Court conviction and sentenceCoramJUDGE OF APPEAL, Nyarangi, JUDGE OF APPEAL, Platt, Ag.JUDGE OF APPEAL, Gachuhi
Holding
The conviction for manslaughter is set aside, and a special verdict is substituted stating that the appellant was insane at the time of the offence.
Facts
C N M was convicted of manslaughter for killing Dominic, his brother, and sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment. The appellant claimed insanity.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in not considering the defence of insanity
- Whether the trial court's instructions to the assessors were sufficient
Reasoning
The court found a possibility that the case was decided solely on the basis of the appellant being sane, rather than insane, leading to a misdirection. The assessors' opinions supported the appellant's insanity.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction for manslaughter set aside, special verdict substituted
Orders
- Report the case to the President for further orders
- Order the appellant to be detained in Kamiti Prison for further specialist treatment
Remedies
- Special verdict of insanity
- Detention in Kamiti Prison for further treatment
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Upar v Uganda (1971) EA 98
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