All posts tagged "Judiciary Uganda"
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696Big StoryULS demands open justice, independent medical care after Besigye collapses in court
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for the immediate protection of Dr. Kizza Besigye’s constitutional right to a fair...
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9.0KOP-EDWhy Judiciary should make Bamasaaba cultural leadership ruling a locus classicus
The successful mediation of the Bamasaaba cultural leadership dispute offers Uganda's Judiciary an opportunity to establish a landmark precedent for resolving future...
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862CourtULS warns of ‘Opaque E-Justice’ in Besigye-Lutale Court schedule that favours the state
Ssemakadde said the court's directions represent "a troubling acceleration toward opaque e-justice", arguing that imposing strict electronic filing deadlines through the Electronic...
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656Big StoryLaw Society wants Besigye court proceedings streamed live
Besigye, Lutale and Captain Denis Oola face treason charges over allegations that they plotted to overthrow the government. Prosecutors allege they held...
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5.8KNationalMagistrate Atim reportedly transferred days after granting bail to Matembe
According to Kampala Gazette, Magistrate Gloria Atim has reportedly been transferred to Kiboga after granting bail to Miria Matembe. The Judiciary is...
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5.8KBig Story“ECCMIS Used to Ratify Repression” – ULS slams judiciary over denial of bail to Besigye, Lutale
ULS President Ssemakadde condemned the July 8 ruling by High Court Judge Baguma, saying it illustrated the risks of relying on a...
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7.2KNationalKarenga leaders welcome new magistrate, call for prison construction
For nearly three years, Karenga District operated without a resident magistrate, forcing suspects and litigants to travel to neighbouring Kaabong District for...
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581CourtEntebbe Court reviews over 60 criminal cases for hearing amid push for faster justice
The Resident State Attorney urged police officers to physically serve witnesses with court summonses instead of relying solely on telephone communication, arguing...
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1.5KBig StoryBar vs Bench: Uganda Law Society boycotts judiciary over Lukwago arrest
ULS Vice President Anthony Asiimwe says the arrest of Lukwago goes beyond an attack on an individual lawyer and strikes at the...
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808OP-EDWhy cultural institutions hold the key to success of alternative justice system
In this write up, Legal scholar Steven Masiga argues that cultural institutions should play a central role in Uganda's Alternative Justice System...
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705OP-EDJudiciary deserves recognition for transforming justice delivery
Among the most notable reforms for which the Judiciary was recognised are the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism and the Electronic Court...
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1.0KBig StoryLawyer Mabirizi still in prison despite landmark court ruling on Computer Misuse Act
Despite the Constitutional Court nullifying key provisions of the Computer Misuse Act, City lawyer Male Mabirizi remains detained, raising serious questions about...
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1.5KBig StoryULS, Judiciary clash again over Zeija’s bid to silence online critics
Uganda Law Society has hit back at Chief Justice Flavian Zeija’s stance on online criticism of judges, citing past clashes involving lawyers...
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953Big StoryULS boycotts New Law Year opening amid standoff with Judiciary
Uganda Law Society has said it will boycott of the 2026 New Law Year opening scheduled for Thursday, February 05, accusing the...
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729CourtLIST: Judiciary sets up 8 Court of Appeal circuits to ease case backlog
The Judiciary has rolled out eight Court of Appeal circuits across Uganda to decongest Kampala, reduce case backlog and cut the cost...
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2.4KBig StoryWho will replace Owiny-Dollo? Zeija, Chibita, Bamugemereire among big names tipped for Chief Justice seat
Kampala, Uganda – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) last week announced the search for a new Chief Justice as incumbent seat holder,...
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2.7KProfilePROFILE: Who is Jane Frances Abodo, Uganda’s first female Principal Judge
Kampala, Uganda: Justice Jane Frances Abodo, newly appointed as Uganda’s Principal Judge, brings to the role a distinguished career in prosecution and...
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2.9KNewsJustice Abodo makes history as Uganda’s first-ever Principal Judge
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Jane Frances Abodo as the new Principal Judge, making her the first female...
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1.8KBig StoryWhat next for CJ Dollo after Ssemakadde rejects appointment to Law Reform Committee
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda Law Society (ULS) President, Mr Ssemakadde Isaac, has unapologetically turned down an appointment to the Law Reform Committee by...
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1.9KNationalJudiciary rolls out ADR training to tackle case backlog in Northern Uganda, West Nile
Gulu, Uganda: Over 70 judicial officers from Northern and West Nile regions are undergoing intensive training in case management and Alternative Dispute...