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James Kapembwa V The People Appeal No. 53/2022 (23 February 2023), Mwami Kabwabwa
James Kapembwa V The People Appeal No. 53/2022 (23 February 2023), Mwami Kabwabwa
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The appellant James Kapembwa was charged with defilement contrary to section 138 of the Penal Code Act chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. He was convicted of the offence and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour by the High Court of Zambia. Unsatisfied with the decision of the High Court, the appellant appealed to the Court of Appeal against his conviction and sentence.
On 23rd February 2023, The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in respect of the aforesaid application for leave to appeal against sentencing and conviction. It held that the appellant had known the …