Charles Harry Twagira v Uganda [2003] UGSC 31 (19 September 2003)

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A practice is growing in this Court of hearing such applications by single judge. }{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 See W. Mukiibi Vs J. Semusambwa. \par }\pard\plain \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb211\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The applicant Cha rles Harry Twagira, was charged with the offences of (a) embezzlement, in the first count, and (b) stealing by an agent, in the second count, in Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court in Criminal Case No.1425/2000. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb14\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 He appears to have first appeared in Cou rt on 12/9/2000. Subsequently, the prosecution led evidence and closed its case. A submission of no case to answer was made. Both sides made lengthy written submissions. On 24/6/2002, the Chief Magistrate, Mr. Frank Nigel Othembi, gave a rather detailed ruling, covering 13 pages, holding that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused on both counts and therefore he should be put to his defence. The applicant was dissatisfied with the ruling and so he petitioned the High Court

under sections 339 and 341 (1) (b) and (5) of the Criminal Procedure Code for an order to revise the ruling of the Chief Magistrate on the ground that the Chief Magistrate had misdirected himself on the law which led to his finding that there was a case t o answer. On 16/9/2002, Bamwine, J., dismissed the petition holding that \par }\pard\plain \s24\qj \li715\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin715\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 "There is nothing irregular about the procedure adopted by the trial Magistrate so far or any thing prejudicial to the petitioner on the face of the record to warrant a revisional order." \par }\pard\plain \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb29\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The learned judge remitted the proceedings to the trial Court for the trial to continue from where it had stopped. The applicant was dissatisfied with that order and so he appealed to the Court of Appeal. In its judgment dated 19/8/2003, dismissing t he appeal, that court held that (page 10): - \par }\pard\plain \s24\qj \li754\ri0\sb14\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin754\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 "We entertain no doubt in this case, there was a prima facie case against the appellant and some explanations as a matter of common sense were required as observed by the Chief Magistrate" \par }\pard\plain \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb62\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Still the appellant wa s dissatisfied with that judgment and so he lodged a notice of appeal intending to appeal to this Court. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb34\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 By virtue of S.6 (5) of the Judicature Statute, 1996, the applicant can in this case only appeal against the judgment of the Court of Appeal either w ith leave and certificate from that Court or with leave of this Court. By virtue of Rule 40 (1) of the Rules of this Court, the applicant generally must first seek leave from the Court of Appeal and if the leave is refused, then he can apply to this Court . His application for certification by the former court is now pending in that court, and according to the affidavit of the applicant accompanying the present application, the Court of Appeal is unlikely to hear the application, for the necessary certifica t e, till some time next month. According to the same affidavit, the Chief Magistrate meantime intends to resume hearing the case by 22/9/2003. To pre-empt the continuation of the hearing of the case and because the application for certificate in the Court of Appeal cannot be heard till next month, the applicant instituted in this Court Criminal Application No.2 of 2003 by which he seeks orders of this court that: \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s28 \cs40\f35\charrsid2581291 \hich\af35\dbch\af0\loch\f35 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s28\ql \li0\ri0\sb5\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx701\tldot\tx5976{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnf35\pnstart1\pnindent701 {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}}\faauto\ls1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Applicant's intended appeal\tab be heard. \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s28 \cs40\f35\charrsid2581291 \hich\af35\dbch\af0\loch\f35 (b)\tab}}\pard \s28\qj \li0\ri0\sb5\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx701{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pnlcltr\pnf35\pnstart1\pnindent701 {\pntxtb (}{\pntxta )}} \faauto\ls1\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 A stay of proceedings in Buganda Road Criminal Case No.1423 of \par }\pard\plain \s23\ql \li739\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tldot\tx2554\faauto\rin0\lin739\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 2000\tab , be ordered pending the determination of this \par }\pard \s23\ql \li734\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin734\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 application. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb38\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 As that Criminal Application (No.2 of 2003) was pending in this Court, the applicant institute in this Court Criminal Application No.3 of 2003 (the subject of this ruling) seeking for orders that; \par \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1390\margrsxn1390\margtsxn1901\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\colsx60\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\footerl \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \insrsid2581291 \par }}{\footerr \pard\plain \s16\qr \li12\ri12\widctlpar\faauto\rin12\lin12\itap0 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs35\b\f39\fs28\lang7177\langfe1033\langnp7177\insrsid2581291 }{ \cs35\b\f39\fs28\lang7177\langfe1033\langnp7177\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\sb55\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard\plain \s29\qj \fi120\li730\ri0\sb62\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin730\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 "an interim order of stay of proceedings in Buganda Road Criminal Case No.1423 of 2000 }{\cs42\i\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Uganda Vs Charles Harry Twagira}{\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 be ordered pending the final determination of Criminal Application No.2 of 2003" \par }\pard\plain \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb5\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 It is this last application which is the subject of this ruling. I found it necessary to give the foregoing background to appreciate the opinion, I will give in this application. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The application was brought under Rules 1 (3) and 41 of the Rules of this Court and Section 6 (5) of the Judicature Statute 1996. It was presented }{\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 exparted }{\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 because, according to Mr. Karugaba, counsel for the applicant, the matter is urgent. I asked counsel to satisfy me about the necessity for an exparte application. He referred me to his certificate of urgency which he signed. Although I was doubtful whether there was real urgency for this application, especially since there was a pending applicati on in the Court of Appeal for certificate and another application in this Court, I decided to hear Mr. Karugaba. \par }{\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb29\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The grounds in support of the application are set out in the Notice of}{\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291 }{ \cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Motion as follows: - \par }\pard\plain \s32\qj \fi-523\li1277\ri0\sb10\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1277\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 1. }{ \cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The applicant has filed Criminal Application No.2 of 2003 seeking inter alia orders for stay of proceedings in Buganda Road Criminal Case No. 1423 of 2000 }{\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 UGANDA -VS-CHARLES HARRY TWAGIRA. \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s31 \cs42\i\f35\charrsid2581291 \hich\af35\dbch\af0\loch\f35 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s31\qj \fi-542\li1238\ri0\sb62\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx1238{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnf35\pnstart2\pnindent542 {\pntxta .}} \faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1238\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The application has been served on the Respondents and is to be fixed for hearing; \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s31 \cs42\i\f35\charrsid2581291 \hich\af35\dbch\af0\loch\f35 3.\tab}}\pard \s31\qj \fi-542\li1238\ri0\sb499\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx1238{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnf35\pnstart2\pnindent542 {\pntxta .}} \faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1238\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The Trial Magistrate has ordered the Applicant to go on his defence in Buganda Road Criminal Case No.1423 of 2000 }{\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 UGANDA-VS- CHARLES HARRY TWAGIRA }{\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 from which this appeal stems on 22}{\cs42\i\f0\super\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 nd}{\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 September, 2003; \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s31 \cs42\i\f35\charrsid2581291 \hich\af35\dbch\af0\loch\f35 4.\tab}The said application will be rendered a nullity if the stay of proceedings is not granted. \par {\pntext\pard\plain\s31 \cs42\i\f35\charrsid2581291 \hich\af35\dbch\af0\loch\f35 5.\tab}There is a real likelihood that the Application will be wrongly convicted and a miscarriage of justice will be occasioned if the stay of proceedings is not ordered;

\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s31 \cs42\i\f35\charrsid2581291 \hich\af35\dbch\af0\loch\f35 6.\tab}}\pard \s31\qj \fi-542\li1238\ri0\sb485\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tx1238{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnf35\pnstart2\pnindent542 {\pntxta .}} \faauto\ls2\rin0\lin1238\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 That in order to observe and maintain th e applicant's constitutional right to a fair trial and his presumption of innocence under Article 28 of the Constitution, it is imperative that a stay be ordered halting the trial until the applicant has fully exhausted his right of appeal" \par }\pard\plain \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb19\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The summary of the above listed five grounds upon which the application to stay the continuation of the trial is that the applicant should }{\cs40\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 be allowed to exhaust his right of appeal}{ \cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 . \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb62\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Now the right of appeal of an accused person appearing in a magistrates Co urt is conferred by section 216 of the Magistrates Act, 1970 and section 6 (5) of Judicature Statute. The applicant is being tried by a Chief Magistrate. In so far as relevant the applicable provisions of section 216 state: \par }\pard\plain \s24\qj \li720\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 "216 (1) subject to the provisio ns of any other written law and save as provided in this section, an appeal shall lie, \par }\pard\plain \s30\qj \fi-725\li1445\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1445\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 (a) to the High Court, by any person convicted on a trial by a court presided over by a Chief Magistrate. \par }\pard \s30\qj \fi-710\li1450\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin1450\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs41\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 (2) Any appeal under subsection (1) of this section may be on a matter of fact as well as on a matter of law."

\par }\pard\plain \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Clearly the above provisions do not confer a right of appeal to the High Court in respect of interlocutors matter, i.e., discretionary orders or rulings of the Chief Magistrate in criminal matters. This may e xplain why, after the Chief Magistrates ruling that the applicant had a case to answer, the applicant chose to seek from High Court a revisional order rather than a decision in appeal. To me this course appears to affect his right of appeal to this Court.

\par }{\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb19\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The applicant has relied on S.6 (5) of the Judicature Statute, 1996 for the view that in these proceedings he has a right of appeal to this Court. I doubt it. The provision states in so far as relevant that- \par }\pard\plain \s27\qj \li696\ri0\sb67\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin696\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 "6 (5) where the appeal emanates from a judgme nt of a Chief Magistrate or Magistrate Grade I in exercise of}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291 }{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 th}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291 eir original jurisdiction and }{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 the}{ \cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291 }{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 accused person}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291 \'85}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 has appealed to \par }\pard \s27\ql \li696\ri0\sb5\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin696\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 the High Court and the Court of Appeal, the}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291 accused, }{ \cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 may lodge a third appeal to the}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291 }{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Supreme Court with the certificate of the Court of Appeal that the matter raises a question or questions of law of great public or general importance, or if the Supreme Court in its overall duty to see that justice is done, considers that the appeal shoul d be heard, \par }\pard\plain \s22\ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s22\ql \li0\ri0\sb19\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 In my view this provision is in line with the provisions of S.216 of MCA. The Statute does not define the word "Judgment". The above quoted S.6 (5) refers to a judgment of a Chief Magistrate. Article 257 (1) of the Constitution interprets the word "judgment". It interprets it this way- \par }\pard\plain \s19\qc \li254\ri0\sb178\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin254\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs42\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 "Judgment" includes a decision, an order or decree of a Court". \par }\pard\plain \s23\qj \fi86\li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \fi86\li0\ri0\sb67\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 In my view, this interpretation means a final decision of a court, but not a discretionary order or ruling in an interlocutory matter such as a fi nding that there is a prima facie case as the Chief Magistrate did. Through my own research, I have found a number of decisions, e.g, by Lewis, J. in Criminal Appeal No. 397 of 1959 (}{\cs40\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Mohamed Taki Vs R}{ \cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 .),Case No. 107 MB NO.7//60 where the judge held that th e decision of the Magistrate in that case that there was no case to answer was one of law giving to the crown a right of appeal. However, that decision, like the others I quote latter in this ruling, is to be understood on the basis that the accused was a cquitted by the trial magistrate at the closing of the prosecution case and therefore, the decision of the Magistrate was a final judgment. The reverse is not true. This remains the law even up to now. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The decision of Bamwine,J, and of the Court of Appeal are interlocutory decisions and not final decisions. \par }{\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb19\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Mr. Karugaba contended that the applicant has, under Art. 28 of the Constitution, a right to a fair trial. So he should be enabled to persue his right of appeal to this Court before the trial in the Chi ef Magistrate's Court. He argued that it will be unjust for the applicant to suffer a full trial, conviction and sentence before he can challenge the propriety of the trial. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb38\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 I am not, with respect, persuaded by these arguments. To me a fair trial, or a f air hearing, under Art.28, means that a party should be afforded opportunity to, inter alia, hear the witnesses of the other side testify openly; that he should, if he chooses, challenge those witnesses by way of cross-examination; that he should be given

opportunity to give his own evidence in his defence; that he should, if he so wishes, call witnesses to support his case. In this case, the prosecution has called its witnesses who have been cross-examined on behalf of the applicant. The applicant has bee n asked to give his side of the story. Instead of giving his side of the story, he is challenging the ruling that says he should give his side of the case. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Article 28 upon which Mr. Karugaba relies requires the applicant to be afforded a fair and SPEEDY trial. In my view the steps taken so far appear to hinder speeding up the trial. \par }{\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb19\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 I am a little perplexed by the submission that it is unjust for the applica nt to "suffer a full trial, conviction and sentence." Until the trial is concludes resulting in either acquittal or conviction of applicant, I do not think that it is reasonable for counsel for the applicant to anticipate conviction and sentence. If there

is any good cause to suspect that the Chief Magistrates will not conduct the trial properly, there are better ways of challenging him. I do not think it would be promoting justice and speedy trial to stay proceedings in this case. The case must be brought to an end, one way or the other. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb24\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 There are many decided cases which illustrate the practice to be followed in case an accused is dissatisfied with the trial courts' ruling on prima facie case. That is to appeal at the conclusion of the trial and include as many grounds as are relevant in the grounds of appeal any complaints about wrong finding that there was or there was no case to answer. }{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Example are }{\cs34\b\i\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 J}{ \cs33\b\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 ethwa and Another Vs Republic}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 (1969) EA 459 CA, }{\cs33\b\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Republic Vs Wachira}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 (1975) EA 262, }{\cs33\b\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Republic Vs Kidasa }{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 (1973) EA 368 and }{\cs33\b\f0\ul\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Merali Vs Uganda}{\cs33\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 (1963) EA 647. \par \sect }\sectd \marglsxn1397\margrsxn1397\margtsxn1884\margbsxn1440\sbknone\linex0\colsx60\sectdefaultcl\sftnbj {\footerl \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \insrsid2581291 \par }}{\footerr \pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid2581291 \par }}\pard\plain \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb62\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291 \par }{\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 All these are appeals where the trial magistrates had concluded the trial at the close of prosecution case and had given final decisions. So there was a right of appeal as explained in e ach case. I have carefully studied the notice of motion inclusive of the supporting affidavits and the annextures thereto. I also have considered the submissions of counsel for the applicant. Having looked at the law cited in these proceedings I am of the

frank opinion that even if I took the generous view that either the Court of Appeal or this Court will grant leave for an appeal to be filed in this Court so that the Court considers the issue raised by the applicant, I do not envisage the likelihood of t his court acquitting this applicant before he makes his defence in the Chief Magistrates Court. If I had entertained that likelihood, there would have been justification for me to grant interim stay of proceedings. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb19\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 For the foregoing reasons, I decline to grant an interim stay of proceedings in the Chief Magistrates Court. The application is dismissed. There is no justification. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb182\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 The applicant will meet his costs. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sb67\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291 \par }{\cs40\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 In case I am wrong in my views on the matter, the applicant should pursue the substantive application before the full Court. \par }\pard \s23\qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s23\qc \li0\ri0\sb130\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\tldot\tx3418\tldot\tx5251\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs40\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 Delivered at Mengo this 19th day of September }{ \cs44\b\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 2003}{\cs44\i\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 . \par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 \f35\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 \par }\pard \s17\qc \li0\ri0\sb101\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs36\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 J. W. N. TSEKOOKO \par }\pard \s17\qc \li0\ri0\sb38\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2581291 {\cs36\b\f0\insrsid2581291\charrsid2581291 JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT \par }}