20140723 TZCA Dodoma

20140723 TZCA Dodoma

Evidence established rape beyond reasonable doubt; victim's age was proven; DNA evidence not necessary for rape conviction; defence case was considered and rejected.

Citation
20140723 TZCA Dodoma
Parties
Appellant: Robert James; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
23 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Statutory Rape, Evidence, Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Statutory Rape Evidence Procedure

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Parties

Robert James

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction was properly entered under section 235(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act
  2. 2 Whether DNA evidence was necessary to prove paternity and rape
  3. 3 Whether the age of the victim was properly ascertained for statutory rape

Ratio Decidendi

Evidence established rape beyond reasonable doubt; victim's age was proven; DNA evidence not necessary for rape conviction; defence case was considered and rejected.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed