The Attorney General of Uganda has advised Parliament that the government is taking steps to comply with the Supreme Court's decision in the Kabaziguruka case. According to this report, these steps include:
- Immediate Halt of Civilian Trials: All criminal trials involving civilians currently pending before the General Court Martial are to cease immediately.
- Identification of Pending Cases: The GCM, in collaboration with the Uganda Prisons Authority, has been instructed to compile a comprehensive list of all civilian criminal cases. These cases will be forwarded to the appropriate civilian courts for trial.
- Transfer of Military Cases: The GCM is also required to identify cases involving Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) members that fall under civilian jurisdiction for transfer to relevant courts.
- Role of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions: The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has been advised to work closely with the GCM and UPDF to oversee the transition of cases from the military courts to the civilian judicial system.
- Guidance to Uganda Prisons Authority: The Uganda Prisons Authority has been directed to await court orders regarding the detention status of individuals previously held under military court warrants.
- Amendments to the UPDF Act: The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has been tasked with reviewing the Supreme Court’s recommendations and initiating amendments to the UPDF Act to reflect the new legal framework.
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