george choto vs republic 2022 tzhc 14627 9 november 2022
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped a girl under ten years old, as evidenced by the victim's consistent testimony, corroborated by medical and parental evidence, and compliance with legal requirements for child witnesses. The grounds of appeal were unfounded.
- Citation
- george choto vs republic 2022 tzhc 14627 9 november 2022
- Parties
- Appellant: George Choto; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 9 November 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Evidence, Standard of Proof, Child Witness, Sentencing
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
George Choto
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial court erred in relying on the evidence of PW1 contrary to section 127(2) of the Evidence Act
- 2 Whether penetration was proved
- 3 Whether the prosecution proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped a girl under ten years old, as evidenced by the victim's consistent testimony, corroborated by medical and parental evidence, and compliance with legal requirements for child witnesses. The grounds of appeal were unfounded.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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