DAVID LABIA HANGO Vs
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped a child of tender age, with all statutory elements established through victim and corroborative evidence; procedural requirements for child witness and proof of age were satisfied.
- Citation
- DAVID LABIA HANGO Vs
- Parties
- Appellant: David Labia Hango; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 22 July 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Evidence of Child Witnesses, Proof of Age, Identification, Medical Evidence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
David Labia Hango
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the victim's competency was properly tested under section 127(2) of the Evidence Act
- 2 Whether the victim's age was sufficiently proved
- 3 Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped a child of tender age, with all statutory elements established through victim and corroborative evidence; procedural requirements for child witness and proof of age were satisfied.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed in its entirety
- Right of appeal explained
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