Uganda: State Drags Feet As Eron Kiiza's Lawyers Ask Court to Release Him Unconditionally

Uganda: State Drags Feet As Eron Kiiza's Lawyers Ask Court to Release Him Unconditionally

Lawyers representing advocate Eron Kiiza who is currently serving a nine months sentence in prison have asked court to release him unconditionally.

Lawyers Challenge Military Court’s Conviction of Eron Kiiza, Seek High Court Intervention - The Hoima Post

Lawyers representing Advocate Eron Kiiza, currently serving a nine‐month sentence for contempt following his conviction by the General Court Martial in Makindye this January, have moved the civil division of the High Court to secure his unconditional release. In a court appearance on Tuesday morning before Judge Douglas Singiza of the civil division, Kiiza’s defense team, led by Peter Walubiri and George Musisi, argued that the military court la…

Court to decide fate of jailed lawyer Eron Kiiza next week

Political activist Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s lawyer, Eron Kiiza, will have to wait until Monday, March 3, 2025, to learn the outcome of his appeal after being sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of the General Court Martial. Kiiza appeared before the High Court, Civil Division, on Tuesday, seeking unconditional release. However, the Attorney General contends that Kiiza’s sentence is lawful, citing the Supreme Court’s confirmation of the Ge…