W K K v Republic [2004] KEHC 803 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 803
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 803 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramD. MUSINGA, L. KIMARU
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside due to the unqualified prosecution and the Appellant is discharged and ordered to be set at liberty.
Facts
The Appellant and two others were charged with robbery with violence. The Appellant was 15 years old at the time of the alleged crime.
Issues
- Qualification of police prosecutors conducting the prosecution
- Interest of justice in ordering a retrial
Reasoning
The prosecution was conducted by unqualified police constables, making the trial a nullity. The Appellant's age and the long period of his incarceration make a retrial unnecessary.
Outcome
Set aside conviction and sentence, discharged from custody
Orders
- Discharged from custody
- Set at liberty forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Section 296(2) of the Penal Code
- Section 85(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 25(2) of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- ROY RICHARD ELIREMAH & ANOTHER VS REPUBLIC Criminal Appeal No. 67 of 2002 at Mombasa (unreported)
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