CD v Republic (Criminal Appeal 31 of 2022) [2023] KECA 431 (KLR) (14 April 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 431
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 431 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureSecond AppealCoramGV ODUNGA, Gatembu
Holding
The life sentence imposed on the appellant is set aside, and a sentence of 30 years is substituted.
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement contrary to Section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act and indecent act with a child contrary to Section 11(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. The evidence showed that the appellant was seen buying juice for the complainant before leading her into his company.
Issues
- The constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentences under the Sexual Offences Act.
- The imposition of life sentence without considering mitigating circumstances.
Reasoning
The court found that mandatory minimum sentences do not meet the constitutional threshold, particularly Article 28 of the Constitution, and that the imposition of the same does not meet the constitutional threshold.
Outcome
Remand in custody
Orders
- Remand in custody
Remedies
- Remand in custody
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Kenya Judiciary Sentencing Policy Guidelines
Cases cited (6)
- Njoroge v Republic
- Gatirau Peter Munya v Dickson Mwenda Kithinji and 3 others
- Jonas Akuno O’kubasu v Republic
- Karani v R
- Adan Muraguri Mungara v R
- Muruatetu 1 and Muruatetu 2
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