Ali Kassim Adam & another v Republic [2020] KEHC 7805 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7805
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 7805 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2020
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureAppeal from a death sentence for robbery with violenceCoramR. Nyakundi
Holding
The death sentence is set aside and the petitioners are set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The petitioners were charged with robbery with violence, convicted, and sentenced to death. The case was appealed to the High Court and the Supreme Court, which dismissed the appeal on both conviction and sentence.
Issues
- Unconstitutionality of mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence
- Proportionality of death sentence in the circumstances of the offence
Reasoning
The court held that the mandatory death sentence for robbery with violence is unconstitutional and that the death sentence was disproportionate to the circumstances of the offence. The court emphasized the need for judicial discretion in sentencing and the importance of considering mitigating and aggravating factors.
Outcome
The death sentence is set aside and the petitioners are set free.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Francis K. Muruatetu v R (2017) eKLR
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