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Lukwago petitions ULS over military trial of civilians

Lawyer Erias Lukwago has petitioned the Uganda Law Society (ULS) to take action against the General Court Martial’s practice of trying civilians, citing concerns over the court’s jurisdiction and alleged human rights violations. Lukwago argues that the court’s actions contravene Article 126 of the Ugandan Constitution, which grants judicial authority to courts of judicature and subordinate courts created by an Act of Parliament. The petition highlights the incident of January 7, 2025, in which Eron Kiiza, a defense lawyer for Dr. Kiiza Besigye, was physically assaulted and dragged out of the courtroom by a court orderly. Lukwago urges the ULS to pursue legal measures to halt the practice of subjecting civilians to martial law and to protect lawyers representing clients […] The post Lukwago petitions ULS over military trial of civilians first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

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