John v Republic (Criminal Appeal E118 of 2023) [2024] KECA 237 (KLR) (8 March 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 237
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 237 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramPM GACHOKA
Holding
The mandatory life sentence is lawful and the conviction and sentence are supported by evidence.
Facts
The appellant was charged with delement contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. The appellant appealed against the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by evidence
- Whether the mandatory life sentence under section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act is unconstitutional
Reasoning
The court found that the conviction and sentence were supported by evidence and that the mandatory life sentence under section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act is lawful.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (3)
- Manyeso v Republic
- Boniface Keya v Republic
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic
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