By Sekaggya Seka Moses
Isaac Ssemakadde, the President of the Uganda Law Society, has petitioned Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, challenging the prosecution of civilians in military tribunals.
Ssemakadde’s move comes after the recent detention of Kizza Besigye, who was abducted and renditioned from Kenya.
According to Ssemakadde, Besigye’s detention is symptomatic of a deeper problem within the Ugandan justice system.
He cited “the ubiquity of unmitigated prosecutorial misconduct, a police-to-prison pipeline, and judicial decisions that seem motivated by interests far removed from legal principles”.
Ssemakadde emphasized that Uganda is facing a judicial crisis that threatens to undermine the rule of law.
He urged Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo to consider judgment on constitutional appeals related to the prosecution of civilians in military tribunals.
As the President of the Uganda Law Society, Ssemakadde has been a vocal advocate for judicial reform and the protection of human rights.
His petition to the Chief Justice is the latest move in his efforts to address the challenges facing Uganda’s justice system.
Ssemakadde’s concerns about the prosecution of civilians in military tribunals are not new. The issue has been a subject of debate in Uganda, with many arguing that it undermines the principles of justice and human rights.
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