Namibia Case Law

S v Armstrong (1) (CA 2 of 2008)

S v Armstrong (1) (CA 2 of 2008) [2011] NAHC 150 (30 May 2011)

Court

High Court

Case number

CA 2 of 2008

The appellant's own evidence established that he willingly participated in a sexual act with a complainant who was mentally incapacitated and incapable of informed consent, under coercive circumstances as defined by section 2(2)(f)(i) of the Combating of Rape Act, 2000. The trial court misapplied the law regarding attempt and intent, and the only reasonable conclusion is that the appellant was guilty of rape, not attempted rape.

Source excerpt

• Rape
• Attempted rape
• Mental incapacity
• Minimum sentencing
• Appeal procedure

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S v Kashidule (CC 3 of 2010)

S v Kashidule (CC 3 of 2010) [2010] NAHC 106 (24 September 2010)

Court

High Court

Case number

CC 3 of 2010

Sentencing of a 17-year-old convicted of violent and sexual offences, including rape of a 3.5-month-old baby. The court imposed a lengthy custodial term.

• Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm
• Indecent assault
• Attempted rape
• Abduction
• Rape
• Sentencing of juveniles

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