[2018] UGHCICD 1

[2018] UGHCICD 1

The court found that the applicant is entitled to apply for bail for offences triable only by the High Court under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Trial on Indictments Act. The applicant did not plead exceptional circumstances, but the absence of evidence from the prosecution regarding risk to public safety,...

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Citation
[2018] UGHCICD 1
Parties
Applicant: Dr. Ismail Kalule; Respondent: Uganda
Court
HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda)
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
Criminal Miscellaneous Application No. 001 of 2018.
Procedural Posture
Criminal Miscellaneous Application / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
Application for bail allowed; applicant released on bail subject to conditions.
Judges
Mukiibi, J
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Trial, Terrorism Offences, Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism, Exceptional Circumstances, Presumption of Innocence
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail Pending Trial Terrorism Offences Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism Exceptional Circumstances Presumption of Innocence

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Parties

Dr. Ismail Kalule

Applicant

Uganda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Miscellaneous Application / Bail Application Ruling

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to bail pending trial for terrorism-related offences.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant has demonstrated exceptional circumstances justifying release on bail.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant is likely to abscond or interfere with investigations or witnesses if released on bail.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant is entitled to apply for bail for offences triable only by the High Court under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Trial on Indictments Act. The applicant did not plead exceptional circumstances, but the absence of evidence from the prosecution regarding risk to public safety, likelihood of absconding, or interference with witnesses weighed in favor of granting bail. The court considered the applicant's previous compliance with bail, settled family life, fixed abode, and substantial sureties. The constitutional presumption of innocence and the principle that bail should not be refused as punishment were emphasized. The court concluded that the applicant will...

Court Disposition

Application for bail allowed; applicant released on bail subject to conditions.

Orders

  • Applicant to enter an undertaking with the Registrar, ICD, in an amount of UGX 20,000,000 (not cash) guaranteeing attendance at trial.
  • Each of the three sureties to enter an undertaking with the Registrar, ICD, in an amount of UGX 10,000,000 (not cash) guaranteeing applicant's attendance.