Uganda Passes Bill Allowing Military Trials of Civilians

Uganda Passes Bill Allowing Military Trials of Civilians

Military Courts Long Used to Persecute Political Opponents

Ugandan Lawmakers Pass Bill to Try Civilians Before Military Courts, Defying Concern and Criticism

The contentious legislation was introduced earlier this year after the Supreme Court ruled that civilians can’t be court-martialed, questioning the competence of untrained military officers to dispense justice.

Ugandan lawmakers pass bill to try civilians before military courts, defying concern and criticism

Ugandan lawmakers have passed a government-backed bill to authorize civilian trials in military courts. The move Tuesday defies widespread criticism by opposition figures and others who call it a backward gesture. The contentious legislation was introduced earlier this year after…

Uganda passes law to restore military prosecutions of civilians

KAMPALA (Reuters) -Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed an amended law that permits military tribunals to try civilians, prompting protests from the opposition who said the move violated a Supreme Court ruling in January that banned such trials. The practice, in use for the last two decades, has long been criticised by opposition politicians and rights campaigners who accuse the government of using courts martial to silence opponents, which it …

Uganda Lawmakers Pass Law to Try Civilians in Military Courts

Ugandan lawmakers passed a law that will allow military courts to try civilians, just three months after the supreme court ruled that such trials were illegal.

ANT’s Alaso Condemns UPDF Bill as Blow to Rule of Law

The National Coordinator of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Alaso Alice Asianut, has strongly criticized the recently passed UPDF Amendment Bill, describing it as a direct attack on constitutionalism, the constitutional order, and the rule of law. On Tuesday, Parliament passed the controversial bill, which reinstates the trial of civilians in military courts. However, Alaso contends that the move undermines a Supreme Court ruling…