14. Sentences which subordinate courts may pass
(1) A Resident Magistrate’s court may pass any sentence, other than a sentence of death or a sentence of imprisonment for a term exceeding twenty-one years, authorized by the Penal Code [Cap. 7:01] or any other written law.
(2) A court of a magistrate of the first grade magistrate may pass any sentence, other than a sentence of death or a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years, authorized by the Penal Code [Cap. 7:01] or any other written law.
(3) A court of a magistrate of the second grade may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or a fine not exceeding K200,000 or both.
(4) A court of a magistrate of—
(a) the third grade may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding K150,000 or both; and
(b) the fourth grade may pass a sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or a fine not exceeding K100,000 or both.
1. In the event of a conviction, the Trial Chamber shall consider the appropriate sentence to be imposed and shall take into account the evidence presented and submissions made during the trial that are relevant to the sentence.
2. Except where article 65 applies and before the completion of the trial, the Trial Chamber may on its own motion and shall, at the request of the Prosecutor or the accused, hold a further hearing to hear any additional evidence or submissions relevant to the sentence, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure and Evidence.
3. Where paragraph 2 applies, any representations under article 75 shall be heard during the further hearing referred to in paragraph 2 and, if necessary, during any additional hearing.
4. The sentence shall be pronounced in public and, wherever possible, in the presence of the accused.