rashid mrope vs republic 2007 tzca 159 24 august 2007
The appellant's actions—stripping the complainant, undressing himself, and lying on top of her—constituted an overt act towards the commission of rape, but the offence was interrupted before penetration, justifying a conviction for attempted rape under section 380 of the Penal Code.
- Citation
- rashid mrope vs republic 2007 tzca 159 24 august 2007
- Parties
- Appellant: Rashidi Mrope; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 24 August 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Attempted Rape, Sexual Offences, Criminal Procedure
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Rashidi Mrope
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was properly convicted of attempted rape despite being charged with rape
- 2 Whether the evidence supported a conviction for attempted rape
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's actions—stripping the complainant, undressing himself, and lying on top of her—constituted an overt act towards the commission of rape, but the offence was interrupted before penetration, justifying a conviction for attempted rape under section 380 of the Penal Code.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence for attempted rape upheld
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