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@kfm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:26:48

Ssemakadde challenges summons in DPP case

Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has petitioned the High Court to overturn summons issued against him by Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi. Ssemakadde is accused of insulting the modesty of a woman, specifically Director of Public Prosecutions Jane Frances Abodo. The summons were issued on January 17, 2025, following a complaint by two ULS members, lawyers Joshua Byamazima and Tony Tumukunde. Ssemakadde’s lawyers have filed a criminal revision application challenging the decision to summon him. They argue that the Chief Magistrate acted illegally and without jurisdiction by entertaining the complaint and issuing summons without proper investigation. They have prepared 12 grounds of appeal, including claims that Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi’s refusal to allow Ssemakadde to cross-examine […]

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