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@kfm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:03:02

48-hour rule on detaining suspects should stay, says Mao

Anthony Wesaka Justice and Constitution-al Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has said the 48-hour constitutional rule in which to take a suspect to court or be released on bond should be maintained. Minister Mao argued that personal liberties are very important and that it is not correct to amend the law and extend the 48-hour holding period for suspects. “…If you assess that the evidence is not enough on the file, then release the person to go home, after all, the State has a very long arm,”he said while officiating at the 28th joint Government of Uganda-Development Partners Access to Justice (JLOS) report launch on Friday in Kampala.  He added:“It can even collect you (the suspect) after releasing you. The State […]

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