MAYALA EDWARD NKWAMBI insane

MAYALA EDWARD NKWAMBI insane

The accused committed the act of murder but was insane at the time of commission and is therefore not guilty by reason of insanity under sections 219(2) and 220(4) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Citation
MAYALA EDWARD NKWAMBI insane
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Mayala s/o Edward Nkwambi
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
30 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
Not guilty by reason of insanity
Legal Topics
Murder, Insanity Defense, Criminal Responsibility
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Insanity Defense Criminal Responsibility

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Mayala s/o Edward Nkwambi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused committed the offence of murder
  2. 2 Whether the accused was insane at the time of the commission of the offence and thus not criminally responsible

Ratio Decidendi

The accused committed the act of murder but was insane at the time of commission and is therefore not guilty by reason of insanity under sections 219(2) and 220(4) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Court Disposition

Not guilty by reason of insanity

Orders

  • The accused is to be kept in a mental hospital at Isanga Mental Institution as a mental disorder offender.
  • The superintendent of Isanga Institution shall make a report in writing to the Minister regarding the accused's condition, history, and circumstances.