Nune Athar Hassan v Republic [2016] KEHC 3722 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3722
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 3722 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 July 2016
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks review of a court order made by a Resident MagistrateCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the Applicant is discharged under Section 35(1) of the Penal Code
Facts
The Applicant was charged with unlawfully present in Kenya and convicted. He was 17 years old at the time of the offense.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence of the Applicant were erroneous due to his underage status
- Court did not verify the Applicant's age before sentencing
Reasoning
The Children Act defines a child as anyone under 18 years old, and the Applicant was a child in conflict with the law. The court was erroneous in convicting and sentencing him without verifying his age.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed
Orders
- The Applicant is discharged under Section 35(1) of the Penal Code
- The Applicant shall be handed over to the Refugee Camp Officer at Hagadera Refugee Camp for vetting and further action
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children Act, 2001
- Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, Cap 172
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