CRI/S/001/2013
IN THE HIGH COURT OF LESOTHO
In the Matter Between:-
REX
Vs
TEBOHO LETEBA
SENTENCE
Coram
:
Hon. N. Majara J
Date of hearing :
28th May 2014
Date of sentence :
5th June 2014
Summary
Accused committed for sentence before the High Court after conviction
in terms Sexual Offences Act 2003 – complainant a seven year old minor
– whether court a quo had the jurisdiction to hear the matter – the Act
prescribing committal where appropriate penalty beyond the penal
power of the trial court thus empowering it to try the accused – accused
sentenced to imprisonment for twenty years.