Z M v Republic (Criminal Appeal 121 of 2014) [2017] KEHC 9719 (KLR) (Crim) (2 November 2017) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9719
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9719 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramNorth
Holding
The court found the evidence insufficient to prove the offence and the sentence was harsh.
Facts
The appellant, Z M, was charged with incest and an indecent act with a child. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the offence was proved beyond a reasonable doubt
- Whether the sentence was harsh and excessive
Reasoning
The court determined that the evidence of the complainant was unreliable and that the prosecution failed to prove the necessary elements of the offence.
Outcome
Affirmed the conviction but reduced the sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
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