Friday, May 23, 2025

Constitutional crisis in Uganda

The Uganda Perliament has passed the Uganda People's Defence Force (Amendment) Act, 2025. Among other things, the measure provides for trial of civilians by court-martial, notwithstanding the recent Kabaziguruka decision of the Supreme Court holding that courts-martial may not do so. Parliament's website provides this useful account of the proceedings. At left, Hon. Anita Among, Speaker.

Assent is a foregone conclusion. Then what?

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