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W.K.K v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 3483 (KLR)

[2011] KEHC 3483 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3483
Citation
[2011] KEHC 3483 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilement of a girlCoramF. Azangalala
Holding

Affirming the conviction and sentence

Facts

The appellant was charged with defilement of a girl aged 14 years and indecently touching the complainant. He pleaded guilty and was convicted and sentenced to 50 years imprisonment.

Issues

  1. Failure to provide an interpreter
  2. Failure to refer the issue of breach of liberty to the High Court
  3. Excessive sentence

Reasoning

The court upheld the conviction and sentence, finding no error in the proceedings.

Outcome

Affirmed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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