GC v Republic [2015] KECA 290 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 290
- Citation
- [2015] KECA 290 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramD.K. Maraga, D.K. Musinga, A.K. Murgor
Holding
The appeal is dismissed as the prosecution proved the charge of defilement of a 16-year-old girl, and the appellant was found responsible for the act.
Facts
The appellant, GC, was convicted and sentenced for defilement of a 16-year-old girl, NC, on October 28, 2008. The appellant denied the charges and claimed the victim was an adult.
Issues
- Prosecution's proof of penetration
- Complainant's age verification
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution proved penetration and that the appellant was responsible for the defilement. The discrepancies in the complainant's age were deemed immaterial.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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