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High Court: The Boundaries of Self-Defense

Death is excusable when caused in self-defence.
Lady Justice Monica Mugenyi

Case Title: Uganda v Lydia Draru alias Atim
Court: High Court of Uganda at Kampala
Case Number: HCT-00-CR-SC-0404 of 2010
Date of Decision: 1 September 2011
Judge: Hon. Lady Justice Monica K. Mugenyi

Topics: Criminal Law, Manslaughter, Self-Defense, Evidence Evaluation, Intent, Sentencing.


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Lydia Draru alias Atim was charged with the…

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