{UAH} Murder Cases Dominate Moroto High Court Session
|
2:48 PM |
No comments |
Murder Cases Dominate Moroto High Court Session
14 Aug 2017, 13:39 Comments246 Views Moroto, UgandaCourt UpdatesIn short
Up to 50 cases are listed for hearing. They include 17 cases of aggravated defilement and nine cases of rape. These are only a small portion of the 249 cases that have been committed to high court according to Moroto Chief Magistrate Charles Yeteise.
Audio is only available to paying subscribers.
A total of 25 murder cases will be heard by the High Court session in Moroto district over the next 30 days. The session which started this morning, after more than a year of waiting, is presided over by Arua resident Judge Stephen Mubiru.
Up to 50 cases are listed for hearing. They include 17 cases of aggravated defilement and nine cases of rape. These are only a small portion of the 249 cases that have been committed to high court according to Moroto Chief Magistrate Charles Yeteise.
He says that the cases, which date as far back as 2011, are recorded from all the seven districts of Karamoja. They include Moroto, Napak, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Amudat, Kotido, Abim and Kaabong.
Moroto District Chairperson Andrew Napaja Keem appealed for expeditious trial of suspects in custody adding that the delayed trial creates laxity especially among witnesses.
// cue in "Karimojong…
Cue out…for that"//
Justice Mubiru called for cooperation from stakeholders to help dispense justice to the Karamoja community.
// cue in "If I were…
Cue out…next time"//
Moroto has had the last two High Court sessions presided over by Lady Justice Henrietta Wolayo from Soroti. The sessions were held in November 2014 and in July 2016.
Up to 50 cases are listed for hearing. They include 17 cases of aggravated defilement and nine cases of rape. These are only a small portion of the 249 cases that have been committed to high court according to Moroto Chief Magistrate Charles Yeteise.
He says that the cases, which date as far back as 2011, are recorded from all the seven districts of Karamoja. They include Moroto, Napak, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Amudat, Kotido, Abim and Kaabong.
Moroto District Chairperson Andrew Napaja Keem appealed for expeditious trial of suspects in custody adding that the delayed trial creates laxity especially among witnesses.
// cue in "Karimojong…
Cue out…for that"//
Justice Mubiru called for cooperation from stakeholders to help dispense justice to the Karamoja community.
// cue in "If I were…
Cue out…next time"//
Moroto has had the last two High Court sessions presided over by Lady Justice Henrietta Wolayo from Soroti. The sessions were held in November 2014 and in July 2016.
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
Related Posts:
{UAH} ‘I tried to save lives in Uganda... but Britain’s poor need me more’ says missionary- {UAH} LANGO WOMAN MURDERED BY HUSBAND IN GERMANY
- {UAH} Trump renews attack on Florida deputy: 'I’d run in there even if I didn’t have a weapon'
- {UAH} Resolution passed to impose ban on 'stylish' beards in DG Khan
- SV: {UAH} BETTY KAMYA: MILLSTONE AROUND THE FEDERALIST NECK
0 comments:
Post a Comment