Criminal procedure reading list

Aims/Objectives of The Course Unit.

Criminal procedure is the process through which a person accused of havingcommitted a criminal offence is tried before a Court of competent jurisdiction to

Teaching/Learning Methods

The course will be conducted by a combination of both lecture method and classdiscussions

Evaluation

Class attendance, participation and the course work test will account for 30% of theresults

Topic Three – The Uganda Police

 Establishment of the Uganda Police  Articles 211 of the Constitution.  Section 3 Police Act, Cap 303

Topic Four – The Office of The Directorate of Public Prosecutions

 Establishment of the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Article 120 of the Constitution

Topic Five – Jurisdiction

 Definition of Jurisdiction Uganda vs. Bosco Okello [1987]HCB Desai vs

Topic Six – Institution of Criminal Proceedings

 The Decision to Prosecute Article 120 of the Constitution.  Identification of Offences Section 2(s) PCA Board of Trade vs

Topic Seven – Pre – High Court Proceedings

 Capital Offences vs. Minor Offences State Brief vs

Topic Eight – Pleas

 Plea  Article 28 (3)(b) of the Constitution.  Section 124 MCA  Section 60 TIA  Adan vs. Republic [1973] EA 445.  TYPES OF PLEAS 1