Some countries -- probably only a handful, but they include Canada, Bangladesh and Uganda -- permit the prosecution to appeal an acquittal. The question is now posed in a case from Kenya, reported here by The Star. Twenty-five acquitted members of the Defence Forces want the government's appeal dismissed on the ground that it is not authorized by the statute.Thursday, June 14, 2018
Can an acquittal be appealed?
Some countries -- probably only a handful, but they include Canada, Bangladesh and Uganda -- permit the prosecution to appeal an acquittal. The question is now posed in a case from Kenya, reported here by The Star. Twenty-five acquitted members of the Defence Forces want the government's appeal dismissed on the ground that it is not authorized by the statute.
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