Bijja Robbert V Uganda (Misc. Appl. No. 21/95) [1995] UGHC 13 (28 November 1995)

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KATO \line RUL}{\ul\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 ING }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9310261 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 This ruling refer}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 s to an application for bail. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 The applica}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 nt Robert Bijja is charged with }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 the offence}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 of Defilement c/s 123(1) of PCA}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 . He i}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 s seeking for a release on bail }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 pending }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261\charrsid4788995 his}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 trial. T}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 he application }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 is by notice of motion dated 17-11-}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 95 and it is}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 supported by the applicant\rquote s own affidavit also dated 17-11-}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 95. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 \par By provisions of section 14A}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 of TID as amended by statutes 5 and 6 of 1990 a person charged with defil}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 ement can only be released on bail if he proves to the}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 satisfaction of the court that special circumstances do exist to war}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 rant his being released on bail.}{\b\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 The }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261\charrsid4788995 circumstances}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 which are regarded a special include }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 g}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 r}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 a}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 v}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 e}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid9310261 s}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 ickness, infancy or old age, the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229\charrsid4788995 fact}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 that the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229\charrsid4788995 applicant}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 has been on remand for over 12 months as per article 23(6)(c) of }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229\charrsid4788995 the}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 new Constitution and that the state does not oppose the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229\charrsid4788995 applicant}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229 being released on bail. \line \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4788995 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229 In the present }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 c}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229 ase the applicant who appeared in person has stated that h}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 e is a young boy of 17 years and that he also suffers from chest}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 pain}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 . The }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229\charrsid4788995 learned}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid7022229 counsel for the respondent ha}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 s not objected the accused being released on bail provided that stringent conditions are imposed to compel the applicant to attend court. The mere fact }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 that}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 the applicant is having chest pain is not a good }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 ground}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 to have him released on bail in the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 absence}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 of any medical report, but in view of the fact this is a school boy aged 17 years and in view}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 of the fact that the state does not oppose his being released on bail}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 I will grant }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 t}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 hi}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 s applica}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 tion for }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 being}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 released on bail. He is }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 accordingly}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 released on bail on the }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 following}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 conditions: }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 \par 1. \tab He is to produce 100}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 ,000/= cash as deposit. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 \par }\pard \s15\ql \fi-720\li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6250892 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 2. }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 He is to produce 2 sureties who will be approved by the District }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 Registrar}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 Jinja}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 an}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 d each of them will Sign a bond of 200,000/= }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 not cash. \par 3.\tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 The applicant will appear in the Chief }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 Magistrates}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 court Jinja once } {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 a month for}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 extension of his bail starting from 28-12-}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 95 until }{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 another}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 lawful}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 order to the contrary has}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 been given. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 \par }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 4. }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 \tab }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 The above conditions will have to he complied wit}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 h a}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 nd failure t}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 o do so without any reasonable g}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 round will }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892\charrsid4788995 automatically}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 re}{ \lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 sult in the bail be}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 in}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 g}{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid4788995\charrsid4788995 cancelled. \line }{\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 \par }\pard \s15\qr \fi-720\li720\ri0\sb100\sa240\sbauto1\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6250892 {\lang1033\langfe2057\langnp1033\insrsid6250892 C. 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