Chele v R (CRI/A 19 of 2001) [2002] LSCA 19 (13 March 2002)

Chele v R (CRI/A 19 of 2001) [2002] LSCA 19 (13 March 2002)

The conviction for rape was supported by the complainant's evidence, the appellant's admissions, and the circumstances, despite absence of medical evidence or immediate alarm; the appeal fails.

Citation
[2002] LSCA 19
Parties
Applicant: Motlalepula Chele; Respondent: Rex
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
13 March 2002
Case Number
CRI/A 19 of 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence confirmed.
Legal Topics
Rape, Appeal, Evidence, Consent
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Appeal Evidence Consent

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Parties

Motlalepula Chele

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for rape was supported by evidence
  2. 2 Whether the complainant's failure to raise alarm or report immediately negated lack of consent
  3. 3 Whether the absence of medical evidence was fatal to the prosecution's case

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction for rape was supported by the complainant's evidence, the appellant's admissions, and the circumstances, despite absence of medical evidence or immediate alarm; the appeal fails.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence confirmed.

Orders

  • The appellant was properly convicted.
  • The conviction and sentence are confirmed.