LDC Criminal Procedure Practice Questions - Uganda LDC Bar Course - Criminal Procedure Exam - LDC Criminal Procedure Practice Questions - Uganda LDC Bar Course

Question 1

Under Article 23(4) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda, a person arrested or detained upon suspicion of committing a criminal offense must be brought before court within a maximum of 48 hours. What is the legal status of custody if this 48-hour period expires on a weekend or public holiday?

The police may lawfully detain the suspect until the next working day when courts open. The detention becomes unconstitutional, and the police must release the suspect on police bond or produce them before a magistrate. The 48-hour limit is suspended and only begins running again on the next working day. The officer in charge of the station can sign a 24-hour detention extension waiver.

Correct Answer:

The detention becomes unconstitutional, and the police must release the suspect on police bond or produce them before a magistrate.

Question 2

Under Section 10 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act (Cap 116), a police officer may arrest a person without a warrant in which of the following scenarios?

Whenever the officer suspects that the person has committed any offense, regardless of its classification. When a person commits a cognizable offense in the officer's presence or is reasonably suspected of having committed a cognizable offense. Only when the suspect is a registered habitual offender in the local area. Under no circumstances; an arrest for a misdemeanor always requires a judicial warrant.

Correct Answer:

When a person commits a cognizable offense in the officer's presence or is reasonably suspected of having committed a cognizable offense.

Question 3

According to the guidelines established in the landmark case of Sentale v. Uganda [1968] EA 365, which of the following is a mandatory requirement for conducting a valid police identification parade?

The police officer in charge of the investigation must personally conduct the parade to maintain investigative continuity. The suspect must be placed among at least eight other persons of similar age, height, general appearance, and social class. The identifying witness must be shown a recent photograph of the suspect immediately before the parade starts. The suspect must remain in the exact same position on the line for all identifying witnesses.

Correct Answer:

The suspect must be placed among at least eight other persons of similar age, height, general appearance, and social class.

Question 4

A suspect has been arrested without a warrant and is held at a police station. Under Section 38 of the Police Act (Cap 303), what is the statutory fee required to secure release on a police bond?

A standard processing fee of UGX 50,000 paid at the station cashier. No fee is required; police bond is a constitutional right and must be granted free of charge. A refundable security deposit of UGX 100,000 paid to the Officer in Charge (OC) of the station. A fee equivalent to 10% of the maximum fine of the offense being investigated.

Correct Answer:

No fee is required; police bond is a constitutional right and must be granted free of charge.

Question 5

A police officer needs to conduct a physical search of a female suspect arrested for theft. Under Section 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code Act (Cap 116), what is the mandatory procedure for such a search?

The search must be conducted by a female police officer or any female person, with strict regard to decency. The search must be conducted by the arresting officer, regardless of gender, provided a third-party witness is present. The search can only be conducted under the direct supervision of a Magistrate. A physical search of a female suspect is prohibited; police may only search her handbag and outer garments.

Correct Answer:

The search must be conducted by a female police officer or any female person, with strict regard to decency.

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