ANTHONY MUSEE MATINGE v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 5534 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5534
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5534 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2012
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
Allow the appeal, quash conviction and set aside sentence, order retrial
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a girl under 16 years old, and was convicted under section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act. The appellant appealed the conviction and sentence, alleging procedural errors.
Issues
- Conviction based on evidence of complainant alone
- Failure to inform appellant of right to recall witnesses
- Long period in police custody
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant was not informed of his right to recall witnesses, which was a procedural error. The court also found that the appellant was kept in custody for an extended period, but this did not result in an acquittal.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, retrial ordered
Orders
- Order retrial on same offence
- Appellant remains in custody
Remedies
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Order retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
- Constitution of Kenya
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