The Kasese High Court, presided over by Hon. Justice Laurence Tweyanze, has opened a criminal session aimed at disposing of 50 capital offences, with aggravated defilement accounting for the largest share.
Speaking to Salt TV after the session’s opening, Deputy Registrar His Worship Ivan Nkwasibwe said the 50 cases comprise 24 charges of aggravated defilement, 14 of aggravated robbery, 9 of murder, 3 of rape, and 1 of aggravated homosexuality. Byte 1 - His Worship Ivan Nkwasibwe - Deputy Registrar Kasese High Court Nkwasibwe urged witnesses to turn up in large numbers and testify to ensure the timely delivery of justice.
His Worship Ivan Nkwasibwe - Deputy Registrar Kasese High Court He added that all witnesses would be provided with adequate security and would not be threatened or intimidated by anyone.
His Worship Ivan Nkwasibwe - Deputy Registrar Kasese High Court According to Kasese District Probation Officer Mr. Fauzo Feshail, the rise in defilement cases in the district is due to increased community sensitization, as many parents had previously been settling defilement cases at the village level.
Mr. Fauzo Feshail - District probation officer Speaking to Kasese Youth Link Director Mr. Kato Ronald, he said parents and some local leaders are failing in their responsibility to protect children. He added that even the few parents who report cases to the police are often asked to provide money for transport to enable officers to arrest suspects. This, he said, has demoralized many parents from reporting defilement cases.
Mr. Kato Ronald Kasese Youth link Director Mr. Kato added that many vulnerable victims are unable to afford the facilitation required for medical examination at health facilities something has resulted many cases not being handled properly, and there are significant delays in reporting.
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