JOURNAL ARTICLE

Uganda Supreme Court Rules Military Trials for Civilians Illegal.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ojambo, Fred 3 of 3

Abstract

Uganda's Supreme Court has declared that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional, potentially impacting opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who faces treason charges in a court martial. The court cited the lack of legal training among military judges and the absence of appeal mechanisms as violations of human rights. Besigye, a former colonel and presidential candidate, has been a vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni's regime and has faced multiple arrests. The ruling is seen as a step towards upholding justice and protecting the rights of Ugandan civilians who have been subjected to military trials in the past. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182619984
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