VIDEO: Police in Masaka have re- arrested the embattled pastor William Muwanguzi commonly known as pastor Kiwede who escaped out of prison at Mutukula-Rakai district in October last year and found his way to Zimbabwe. He was first detained in Zimbabwe and extradited back to Uganda. Maxwell Ogwal, the Masaka …
Read More »ANALYSIS: US 9/11 law an international legal Pandora’s Box
Washington, United States | AFP | It’s a hard scene to imagine, a Saudi Arabian king answering before a New York court for the 9/11 attacks, but a new US law threatens to become a Pandora’s Box of diplomatic crises. Congress passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, overcoming …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Five questions on the ICC
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP | Once a champion of the International Criminal Court (ICC), South Africa dealt a blow to the world tribunal Friday by announcing its intention to withdraw, a move that came on the heels of a similar move by Burundi. Here are five key questions following …
Read More »High Court to hear bail appeals of Kabaziguruka, 49 others
The High Court in Kampala has opened a five-day special criminal session for 50 capital offenders seeking to be released on bail pending trial. Among the suspects is jailed Nakawa Municipality MP Michael Kabaziguruka who is facing treachery charges before the army court. He is set to appear before Justice Yasin Nyanzi on Thursday …
Read More »Rwakafuzi – Ssekitoleko can’t handle age limit motion
VIDEO: A city constitutional lawyer has queried the ability of a private member of parliament pushing for a constitutional amendment that should be pushed for by the government. While reacting to Ssekitoleko’s motion requiring lifting of the age limit of judicial officers, Laudislus Rwakafuzi noted that the MP is not competent enough when …
Read More »Justice and the power of mobs
COMMENT: By Bob Kasango The traditional court system must examine itself over the rise of courts of public opinion Each week in Uganda is eventful and a new word or phrase takes centre stage. Weeks back it was “bailout”, last week it was “cows and goats”, this week ended with “mobs …
Read More »JOBS: Legal officer – UN Nairobi
Job Opening Posting Title: Legal Officer Job Code Title: LEGAL OFFICER Department/Office: OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Duty Station: NAIROBI Posting Period: 08 August 2016 – 06 October 2016 Job Opening Number: 64909 Staffing Exercise N/A APPLY HERE Share on: WhatsApp
Read More »VIDEO: Chief Justice condemns court siege by Kayihura supporters
NBS: The Chief Justice, also head of the third arm of government Justice Bart Katureebe, has condemned the attack on Makindye court premises by people said to be supporters of Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura. Speaking about the Wednesday events in which the court magistrate and Kampala Lord Mayor …
Read More »Legal brains commend Chief Justice Bart Katurebe on Besigye case
NBS: The legal fraternity has commended Chief justice Bart Katurebe on what is described as an impartial stand in the Dr. Kiza Besigye trial. Justice Katurebe recently wrote to the Uganda law society over concerns that some judicial officers were not neutral in as far as this case was concerned. …
Read More »Live-streaming of attacks a challenge for social media
Washington, United States | AFP | As more gruesome crimes and attacks show up on live online video, social media platforms are facing new challenges on preventing the spread of gruesome and horrific content. The challenge was underscored in Monday’s deadly attack on a policeman and his wife in France …
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