Azolozo v Republic [1986] KECA 30 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 30
- Citation
- [1986] KECA 30 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 September 1986
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court at Kisumu, Schofeld JCoramHancox JA, Platt JJA, Gachuhi JJA
Holding
The cross appeal filed by the Attorney-General is not proper and should be struck out.
Facts
The appellant was employed as a civilian clerk in the Provincial Police Headquarters at Kisumu. Six travel warrants were forged and used to misappropriate funds from the Provincial Police Headquarters. The appellant was convicted of forgery and theft.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's conviction for forgery and theft should be upheld.
- Whether the state has the right to appeal an acquittal by the High Court.
Reasoning
The Criminal Procedure Code does not provide for an appeal by the state against an acquittal by the High Court. The Court of Appeal should not allow such an appeal.
Outcome
The cross appeal is struck out.
Orders
- The cross appeal filed by the Attorney-General is struck out.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (cap 75)
- Criminal Procedure Act (cap 75)
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