Charo Karisa Salimu v Republic [2016] KECA 365 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 365
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 365 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 July 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court judgmentCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA, W. OUKO, K. M’INOTI
Holding
The trial was declared a nullity, and the conviction was quashed. The appellant was set free.
Facts
The appellant was charged with murder against his father in 2001, and the trial took over 10 years to commence. Assessors were discharged by the trial judge, leading to the appeal.
Issues
- Validity of the trial due to delay and discharge of assessors
- Right to a fair trial and the impact of repealed laws
Reasoning
The court found the trial null due to the discharge of assessors and the repeal of the law requiring their participation. The court ruled that a retrial would not serve any purpose due to the long delay.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, appellant set free
Orders
- Quash the conviction
- Set the appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Interpretation and General Provisions Act
Cases cited (2)
- Peter Ngatia Ruga v R
- Bob Ayub 'alias' Edward Gabrial Mbwana
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