Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo & 21 Others v Attorney General & 3 Others
Constitutional law—rules of constitutional interpretation—Limitation of fundamental human rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ persons. Constitutional Law—public participation in legislative processes—participation through elected Members of Parliament—validity of legislation.
Kiiza Eron v Uganda
Bail – Bail pending Appeal – inherent powers of High Court to grant bail—Appeal arising from the General Court Martial
Opiyo Nicholas v Uganda
Bail pending trial– presumption of innocence – seriousness of the offense must be balanced against the presumption of innocence. Bail pending trial—Personal liberty—Liberty not to be deprived unreasonably—Bail should not be denied as a punishment.
Andrew Karamagi & Anor v Attorney General
Constitutional law –Principle of legality—Offence must be defined—Penal provision null and void for being vague and overly broad. Constitutional law –offensive communication, online/digital freedom of expression – limitation must be justifiable in a free and democratic society.
Uganda v Pato Denis & 2 Others
The Grade One Magistrates Court at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) City Hall dismissed Criminal Case No. 1573 of 2024 against three human rights defenders who were arrested and charged with the offense of taking part in an unlawful assembly contrary to Sections 61 and 62 of the Penal Code Act. The dismissal was based on the fact […]
Uganda v Kobusingye Norah & 2 Others
The Chief Magistrates’ Court at Buganda Road dismissed Criminal Case No. 77 of 2024 against three pro-democracy actors who had been arrested and charged with the offense of common nuisance contrary to Section 148(1) of the Penal Code Act. The dismissal was based on the fact that the prosecution had failed to prosecute its case against […]