Anne Wambui Kariuki v Republic [2014] KEHC 3254 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3254
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 3254 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 July 2014
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for release of documents to document examinerCoramA.MBOGHOLI MSAGHA
Holding
The order denying the applicant's application to release documents to an independent document examiner is set aside. Certified copies of the documents will be released to the applicant for her document examiner to prepare a report within 14 days.
Facts
The applicant was charged with forgery, and a document examiner's report implicates her. The applicant's counsel requested the release of documents to an independent examiner to prepare a report aiding the defence.
Issues
- Right to a fair trial
- Right to adequate time and facilities to prepare a defence
- Right to adduce and challenge evidence
Reasoning
The court found the denial of the application to be prejudicial and infringing on the applicant's constitutional rights to a fair trial and to adduce and challenge evidence.
Outcome
Order set aside, documents released
Orders
- Certified copies of the documents in question shall be released to the applicant for her document examiner to prepare a report within 14 days of the handing over of those documents
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 349 of the Penal Code
- Article 50 (2) of the Constitution
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