Thursday, October 18, 2018

Uganda: the case of the ex-M.P.

Uganda is again facing litigation over whether its court-martial can try a civilian; in this case, the accused is a former Member of Parliament. Thus far, the High Court has refused to halt the ongoing court-martial, but further proceedings are anticipated.

Human rights jurisprudence strongly disfavors the trial of civilians by military courts.
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