Uganda: Cross-Examination of the Doctor During Kiruhura Murder Cases

The doctor who carried out the postmortem examinations on six people, who were killed in Kiruhura District on the night of August 16, 2013 was forced to apologise in court when the defense lawyers raised an objection, when the State tendered in some postmortem reports as exhibits.

In one case, the doctor wrote the word "Rushere" in the place where he should have signed and he also forwarded the report to a police officer called "Rushere".

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