Jared Nyangure Opati v Republic [2019] KEHC 535 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 535
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 535 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 December 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramJoel Ngugi
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside due to procedural lapses and lack of cross-examination.
Facts
The Appellant was charged with defilement and an alternative charge of indecent act with a child. The trial concluded without the witness being recalled for cross-examination.
Issues
- Procedural fairness
- Right to cross-examine
Reasoning
The Court found that the Appellant's right to cross-examine was violated, leading to a lack of fairness in the trial. The conviction is set aside as a result.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are set aside.
Orders
- Conviction and sentence set aside
- Appellant released and placed on remand
- Appellant to be presented for retrial
Remedies
- Re-trial of the case
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (4)
- Okeno vs. R (1977) EALR 32
- Moses Ndichu Kariuki vs Republic Criminal Appeal No. 228 of 2008 (2009) eKLR
- Fatehali Manji v Republic [1966] EA 343
- Mwangi v Republic [1983] KLR 522
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