Constitutional Court of Uganda - 2015 December

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December 2015
Police unlawfully restricted freedom of assembly and movement by preventing a cultural leader’s visit; Court declared the restrictions unconstitutional.
Constitutional law – Freedom of assembly and movement (Articles 29(1)(d) & 29(2)(a)) – Limits under Article 43 – Police powers and duties (Article 212) – Prohibition vs regulation of assemblies – Precedent limiting police prohibition powers (Muwanga Kivumbi).
17 December 2015
Application for interlocutory injunction restraining party electoral processes dismissed for lack of irreparable harm and unfavourable balance of convenience.
Constitutional law – Justiciability of political party regulations – Challenge to NRM Regulation 20(21) and Electoral Commission acting as organiser and adjudicator – Right to fair hearing (Articles 28(1), 44(c)) – Temporary injunction principles: prima facie case, irreparable harm, status quo, balance of convenience – Jurisdiction vs. election petition.
1 December 2015