Filling 23 posts for judges has become complicated with various groups proposing new ways for President Yoweri Museveni and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to balance competence, integrity, and politics. Pressure is highest over replacing Deputy Chief Justice, Steven Kavuma who retires in September and two Supreme Court Judges. Other …
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The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued guidelines for members of the legal fraternity seeking to join the judiciary. The Judicial Service Commission has enlisted the counsel of the lawyers professional body as it fills 23 vacant positions; Deputy Chief Justice, two Supreme Court judges, four Court of Appeal judges …
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By Ivan Rugambwa Lawyers under their association-the Uganda Law Society (ULS) yesterday decided to suspend the attorney- Hon. Peter Nyombi accusing him of misadvising the President and giving legal opinions that are inconsistent with the Ugandan Constitution. In its extraordinary general assembly held at Imperial Royale Hotel yesterday, the lawyers …
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