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Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of trying civilians in military courts: verdict set for next week

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
January 24, 2025
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The Supreme Court has announced that it will deliver its highly anticipated ruling on the constitutionality of trying civilians in military courts on January 31, 2025.

This landmark decision follows an appeal filed by the Attorney General in 2021 after the Constitutional Court ruled that the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial was unconstitutional.

The case originated from a petition by former Nakawa MP Michael Kabaziguruka, who was charged with treachery and tried in the military court despite being a civilian.

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In her 2021 ruling, Justice Hellen Obura of the Constitutional Court declared that Kabaziguruka’s trial violated Article 28(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair hearing before an independent and impartial tribunal. The court emphasized that civilians should be tried exclusively in civilian courts to uphold constitutional principles of justice and fairness.

The Attorney General, however, appealed the decision, arguing for the government’s authority to prosecute civilians in military courts under certain circumstances. After nearly four years of delay, the Supreme Court is finally poised to issue its verdict on this contentious matter.

“Take note that the judgment of this appeal has been fixed for January 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter as the judgment will be delivered in this court,” stated Supreme Court Registrar Thadius Ayebare Tumwebaze in a notice dated January 24, 2025.

The timing of this decision is significant, coming amidst heightened political tensions in Uganda. Recent arrests of opposition members linked to the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, as well as the ongoing trial of veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye in the General Court Martial, have sparked widespread debate about the use of military courts to try civilians.

Dr. Besigye and his associate, Obeid Lutale, are currently facing treachery charges, which carry a maximum penalty of death.

The Supreme Court’s ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications for the administration of justice and the protection of constitutional rights in Uganda.

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