REPUBLIC v KIDANGU KUTSUKA RUWA & ANOTHER [2009] KEHC 396 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 396
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 396 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 October 2009
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TypeCivilPostureApplication for discharge and set at libertyCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The charges are lawful and valid, and the accused persons are not entitled to discharge and set at liberty.
Facts
The two accused persons were arrested and detained in police custody for 28 and 26 days respectively, beyond the 14-day period required by the Constitution of Kenya.
Issues
- Validity of charges
- Right to a fair trial within a reasonable time
- Discharge and set at liberty
Reasoning
The accused were not brought before a court as soon as reasonably practicable, but the delay was due to factors beyond the control of the police, and the accused were brought to court as soon as was reasonably practicable.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Matter proceeds to a full trial of the charge
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- S. 72(3)
Cases cited (1)
- Dominic Mutie Mwalimu –vs- Republic Criminal Appeal No. 217 of 2005
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