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Kampala– The Judiciary has supported the Magistrates Courts Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing that increasing the civil jurisdiction of Chief Magistrates and Magistrates would significantly reduce the case backlog currently burdening the High Court. Her worship Pamela Ocaya Lamunu, the Acting Chief Registrar. In a written presentation to Parliament’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Acting Chief Registrar Lamunu Pamella Ocaya said …

Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has welcomed a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court of Uganda nullifying the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, describing it as a major victory for freedom of expression in the country. Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde Kimaze In a statement issued by its President, Isaac Ssemakadde, the Society said the court …

Kampala — The Constitutional Court of Uganda has struck down the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, declaring it invalid on grounds that Parliament of Uganda failed to follow mandatory constitutional procedures during its enactment. Constitutional Court Justices In the lead judgment of Justice Irene Mulyagonja which was later agreed upon unanimously by four other justices namely; Ketrah Kitariisibwa Katunguka, Mike …