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ULS Welcomes Court Ruling Nullifying Computer Misuse Amendment Act

High Court Halts ULSs Elections

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 …

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Court Nullifies Computer Misuse Amendment Law of 2022

Judiciary establishes eight Court of Appeal Circuits

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 …

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