[2005] UGHC 126

[2005] UGHC 126

The court found that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the deceased died, that the killing was unlawful, and that the accused participated in the killing. However, the prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt, as there was no evidence that the accused intended to...

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Citation
[2005] UGHC 126
Parties
Applicant: Uganda; Respondent: Bakeihahwenki Yusuf alias Musilaam
Court
High Court of Uganda
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Number
HCT-05-CR-CO-148-2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Trial / Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome
convicted of manslaughter, acquitted of murder
Legal Topics
Murder, Manslaughter, Malice Aforethought, Burden of Proof, Criminal Liability
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Murder Manslaughter Malice Aforethought Burden of Proof Criminal Liability

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Parties

Uganda

Applicant

Bakeihahwenki Yusuf alias Musilaam

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Trial / Judgment and Sentencing

  1. 1 Whether the deceased, Gabriel Baterine, died as a result of the accused's actions.
  2. 2 Whether the killing was unlawful.
  3. 3 Whether there was malice aforethought in the killing.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that the deceased died, that the killing was unlawful, and that the accused participated in the killing. However, the prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt, as there was no evidence that the accused intended to kill or that he aimed at anyone. The accused's version that the gun went off accidentally was not negatived by the prosecution. Consequently, the court acquitted the accused of murder but convicted him of manslaughter under sections 187 and 190 of the Penal Code Act. The sentence was set to the period already served on remand, and the accused was ordered to be released at the...

Court Disposition

convicted of manslaughter, acquitted of murder

Orders

  • Accused acquitted of murder.
  • Accused convicted of manslaughter contrary to sections 187 and 190 of the Penal Code Act.