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RLR V. 1- 2023

The Court held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so prosecution was not time-barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.

  • Continuing offence
  • Forgery
  • Use of forged document
  • Prescription of criminal action
  • Private prosecution
  • Continuing-offence
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Criminal law RLR V.1-2022

NYIRABATONI v GAHIMA ET AL

The Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document is a continuing offence. It found Gahima liable, acquitted Munyakarama, and awarded damages.

  • Forgery
  • Use of forged document
  • Continuing offence
  • Statute of limitation
  • Private prosecution
  • Damages
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Criminal law RLR V.1-2023

NYIRABATONI v GAHIMA ET AL

The Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so prosecution was not time-barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.

  • Forgery
  • Use of forged document
  • Continuing offence
  • Statute of limitation
  • Private prosecution
  • Damages
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Criminal law RLR V.1-2023

NYIRABATONI v GAHIMA ET AL

Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so the claim was not time barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.

  • Forgery
  • Use of forged document
  • Continuing offence
  • Statute of limitation
  • Private prosecution
  • Forged-document
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