R. v. Khamis Suleiman, Crim. Rev. 2-Z-65, 13/1/65, Erokwu Ag. C. J.; R. v. Rashidi bin Khamisi, Crim. Rev. 5-Z-65, 21/8/65, Saidi Ag. C. J.

R. v. Khamis Suleiman, Crim. Rev. 2-Z-65, 13/1/65, Erokwu Ag. C. J.; R. v. Rashidi bin Khamisi, Crim. Rev. 5-Z-65, 21/8/65, Saidi Ag. C. J.

            In these cases, the two accused were convicted of stealing c/s 248(1) and receiving stolen property c/s 284(1) of the Penal Decree, respectively. Both were given sentences involving corporal punishment.

            Held: Neither offence is punishable with corporal punishment. Sentences altered accordingly.