CR

CR

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped a girl under 18 years, as established by credible testimony of the victim, corroborated by medical evidence and supporting witnesses. Minor contradictions did not affect the substance of the case. The appellant's defence was considered and found untruthful. The sentence was adjusted to account for time spent in remand.

Citation
CR
Parties
Appellant: Godbless Simon; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal (court of Appeal) From High Court Decision
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with modification to sentence
Legal Topics
Rape, Sexual Offences, Evidence, Appeals, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Sexual Offences Evidence Appeals Sentencing

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Parties

Godbless Simon

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal (court of Appeal) From High Court Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the age of the victim was proved
  2. 2 Whether penetration was proved
  3. 3 Whether the victim's evidence was credible

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped a girl under 18 years, as established by credible testimony of the victim, corroborated by medical evidence and supporting witnesses. Minor contradictions did not affect the substance of the case. The appellant's defence was considered and found untruthful. The sentence was adjusted to account for time spent in remand.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with modification to sentence

Orders

  • Conviction upheld
  • Sentence of 30 years imprisonment confirmed, with deduction of one year for time spent in remand