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The Observer · 9d

Uganda’s bail guidelines should be scrapped for usurping the powers of parliament

The spirit behind the inclusion of the right to bail within our laws has always been to ensure that an accused person attends court while coming from home without the necessity of being detained in custody during the period of trial.
New Vision on MSN.com · Feb 26, 2025

Two grade one magistrates sworn in

He noted that the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020, introduced the ‘new Judiciary,’ committed to offering exceptional services to the people of Uganda, reducing case backlog ...
Monitor · 2d

Court remands cobbler over blade attack in shoe repair dispute

Simon Mugisha Kapere appeared before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where he denied the charge of attempted murder, contrary to Section 187 (a) of the Penal Code Act. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi remanded him until May 5, when the court will hear his bail application.
The Independent · 8d

Senior three student remanded for impersonating Hamis Kiggundu on TikTok

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded an 18-year-old Senior Three student, Ruth Nandase, to Luzira Prison for impersonating businessman Hamis Kiggundu.