S O L v Republic [2014] KEHC 2148 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2148
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2148 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.K. LIMO
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside due to the appellant's age at the time of the offense
Facts
The appellant was charged with sexual assault and an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child. He was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in jail.
Issues
- Conviction as an adult when the appellant was a minor
- Age assessment and application of the Children's Act
Reasoning
The trial court did not consider the appellant's age, which was 17 at the time of the offense. The court found that the appellant was a child under the Children's Act and should have been placed in a borstal institution.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- The appellant is released forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Children's Act
- Borstal Institutions Act Cap 92
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