Republic v Julius Karisa Charo [2005] KEHC 1380 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1380
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1380 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 July 2005
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The court finds that the post-mortem report is admissible and directs that a qualified pathologist must produce it on behalf of Dr. Olumbe, who has relocated to Australia.
Facts
The prosecution sought to introduce a post-mortem examination report prepared by Dr. Kirasi Olumbe, but the accused's counsel objected, citing the need for another qualified pathologist to produce the report.
Issues
- Who can produce a post-mortem examination report prepared by a medical officer in the absence of the maker?
- The role of police officers in the production of expert evidence in court.
Reasoning
The court adheres to the principle that medical evidence should be produced with propriety and that police officers should not be the ones to produce expert evidence.
Outcome
The prosecution's application to introduce the post-mortem report is granted, but the report must be produced by a qualified pathologist.
Orders
- The prosecution must produce the post-mortem report on behalf of Dr. Olumbe, who has relocated to Australia.
- A qualified pathologist must be appointed to produce the report.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (2)
- Wanjiku V Republic HCC NO. 139 of 2002
- Sibo Makovo V R Criminal Appeal NKR No. 39/1996
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