US EditionUganda: Museveni Signs Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill Into Law
UGANDA, JUN 16 – The law allows military courts to try civilians linked to military offenses, aiming to deter armed political violence, despite opposition and human rights concerns about constitutional rights.
- On Monday, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni approved the UPDF Amendment Bill 2025, which permits military courts to try civilians under specific conditions.
- The law follows a January Supreme Court ruling that declared trying civilians in military courts unconstitutional, prompting Parliament to pass the amendment despite opposition boycott.
- Supporters argue military courts are needed to quickly address armed criminals and militants, since civilian courts are overwhelmed, while critics fear the law targets opposition ahead of January elections.
- Opposition leaders criticized the legislation as hastily enacted and excessively harsh, accusing it of attempting to legitimize wrongful actions; meanwhile, charges against opposition figure Kizza Besigye were dismissed after his trial was shifted to a civilian court.
- The law raises concerns about shrinking democratic space and judicial independence as activists and lawyers pledge to legally challenge it for undermining constitutional protections.
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