Magistrates Courts Act Chapter 19. Commenced on 22 January 1971 [This is the version of this document as it was from 14 February 2020 to 27 July 2023.] [Note: This legislation was revised and consolidated as at 31 December 2000 and 31 December 2023 by the Law Reform Commission of Uganda.
Chief Magistrates Court . Introduction ... (20) million Uganda shillings. Magistrate Grade II. These courts are presided over by magistrates who must hold a Diploma in Law. They have limited criminal, civil and territorial jurisdiction. Their territorial jurisdiction is limited to their counties and they are normally situated at the county ...
4. Magistrates Courts There is established in each magisterial area referred to in paragraph 3, magistrates courts in the places within the limits of the jurisdiction of the magisterial area as designated in column 3 of the Schedule. 5. Revocation of S.I. 45 of 2007 The Magistrates Courts (Magisterial Areas) Instrument S.I.45 of 2007 is revoked.
These courts are presided over by Magistrates who must hold a Diploma in Law. They have limited criminal, civil and territorial jurisdiction. Their territorial jurisdiction is limited to their counties and they are normally situated at the county headquarters.
Their civil jurisdiction is limited to matters where the value of the subject matter does not exceed twenty (20) million Uganda shillings; notwithstanding subsection (1), where the cause or matter of a civil nature is governed only by civil customary law, the jurisdiction of a magistrate Grade I shall be limited.
The power of the Magistrate Grade I, is limited to deciding cases that are punishable by a sentence not exceeding ten years. (10). In cases involving customary law, the powers of the Magistrate Grade 1 are not limited to any amount of money. Magistrate Grade II. This level of Magistrates is gradually being phased out.
Magistrates Courts Act (Chapter 16) Uganda Uganda Magistrates Courts Act Chapter 16 Commenced on 22 January 1971 [This is the version of this document at 31 December 2023.] [Note: The version of the Act as at 31 December 2000 was revised and consolidated by the Law Reform Commission of Uganda.
Section 161 (1) (a) of the Magistrates Courts Act Cap 16 as amended). A magistrate Grade I has power to try any offence other than an offence in respect of which the maximum penalty is death or imprisonment for life**_. Section 161 (1) (b) of the Magistrates Courts Act Cap 16 as Amended)_**.
Chief Magistrates’ Courts: These courts have jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to UGX 50 million and criminal cases involving offences punishable by up to seven years of imprisonment. They also handle appeals from Grade I Magistrates’ Courts. ... The court system in Uganda is designed to ensure justice is accessible to all ...
The High Court of Uganda. The third-highest judicial organ in Uganda, derives its power from Article 139 of the Constitution. It has unlimited original jurisdiction in all matters and appellate jurisdiction when hearing cases from lower courts. Under these are: Chief Magistrates Courts; Grade I Magistrate’s Courts; Grade II Magistrate’s ...
Magistrates Courts Act (Chapter 16) Ulii - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document provides information about the Magistrates Courts Act in Uganda. It outlines the establishment of magistrates courts and their jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases. It also details various criminal procedures and processes related to summons, warrants ...
An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to the establishment, constitution and jurisdiction of, and the practice and procedure before, magistrates courts and to make provision for other matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. PART I INTERPRETATION. 1. Interpretation. (1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
Uganda's court system is structured in a hierarchical manner, with various levels of courts, each having distinct jurisdictions and modes of constitution. ... CHIEF MAGISTRATE'S COURTS Provided for under section 4 of the Magistrates' Courts Act (Cap. 16) These courts handle serious criminal and civil cases, but their jurisdiction is limited ...
This document provides an overview of the Magistrates Courts Act in Uganda, which establishes magistrates' courts and outlines their jurisdiction and procedures. Some key points: - It establishes magistrates' areas and the courts' establishment and composition (Parts II and III) - It covers summons and warrants for accused persons, searches, bail provisions, and witness procedures (Parts VI ...
Sub County to the Chief Magistrates Court; from Chief Magistrates Court to High Court with leave (permission) of the Chief Magistrates Court or the High Court. The Military courts The Parliament of Uganda is mandated under 210 of the Constitution to make laws regulating the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. In 2005, the
CALS Ambassador (2021-22) Gladys is a Chief Magistrate with the Uganda Judiciary and a recipient of the International Advocates Animal Law LLM Scholarship. She is currently the head of Africa’s first and only specialized wildlife court, the Uganda Wildlife Court located in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda.
Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s court has further remanded Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale to Luzira Prison until May 21 as investigations into treason and misprision of treason charges continue. Besigye and Lutale, alongside UPDF Captain Denis Oola, appeared today, Wednesday, before chief magistrate Esther Nyadoi, who ordered their continued detention. Their lawyers, led by […]
