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Criminal law RP 00010/2020/HC/KIG

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. NIYONSENGA N’ABANDI

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High Court
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RP 00010/2020/HC/KIG

The High Court acquitted three accused journalists, finding no proof of intent to incite unrest or spread rumors, and noting the repealed offense could not be pursued.

  • Incitement
  • Spreading rumors
  • Intent to commit crime
  • Retroactive application of law
  • Evidence burden
  • Freedom of expression
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