REPUBLIC v BERNARD MWENGA WILSON [2009] KEHC 2011 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2011
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2011 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 September 2009
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramFRED A. OCHIENG
Holding
The court finds that the delay in bringing the accused to court was justified as it allowed him to obtain medical treatment. The preliminary objection is overruled, and the accused is ordered to be compensated pursuant to section 72(6) of the Constitution.
Facts
The accused was arrested on 28th October 2007 and was not taken to court until 17th December 2007, resulting in a 47-day delay.
Issues
- Whether the accused's constitutional rights were violated due to the delay in bringing him to court.
- Whether the accused should be compensated for the violation of his rights and acquitted or punished for the crime.
Reasoning
The court upholds the state's explanation for the delay, which was to allow the accused to receive medical treatment. The court finds that the accused's rights were not violated and that he should be compensated.
Outcome
The charge against the accused is dismissed, and he is ordered to be compensated.
Orders
- The preliminary objection is overruled.
- The accused is ordered to be compensated pursuant to section 72(6) of the Constitution.
Remedies
- Compensation
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 72(6) of the Constitution
- Section 70 of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- ICTR -97- 19 - AR 72
- ICTR -97-21-T
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