R. v. Green Mwanangwa, Crim, Rev. 25-A-67; 11/7/67; Platt, J.
Accused convicted on two counts of robbery with violence, and sentenced to 2 years and 24 strokes and 2 years and 12 strokes, respectively.
Held: Where an accused is convicted at one trial of two or more distinct offences, any two of which are punishable by corporal punishment, only one sentence of corporal punishment may be passed in respect of all the offences (Corporal Punishment Ordinance, Cap. 17 s. 10). Order for 12 strokes set aside.
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