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R. v. Ugweisa Mwasokwa, Crim. Rev. 8-D-67, 10/9/67, Saidi J.



R. v. Ugweisa Mwasokwa, Crim. Rev. 8-D-67, 10/9/67, Saidi J.

Accused was convicted of contempt of court. In addition to a jail sentence, he was ordered to pay Shs. 200/- as his maintenance allowance while in prison.

            Held: The order to pay Shs. 200/- was illegal. A person convicted of a criminal offence is not required to pay for his maintenance in jail. 

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