Constitutional Court of Uganda - 2016 March

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March 2016
An interim injunction cannot be used to change freezes on suspected proceeds of crime that protect ongoing investigations.
Interim injunctions – stay of enforcement of statute – freeze and restriction orders – alleged proceeds of crime – Director of Public Prosecutions’ powers (Art.120(3)) – Police powers to prevent and detect crime (Art.212(c)) – preservation of status quo – interference with investigations – requirements for interim relief.
24 March 2016
Constitutional Court cannot enforce environmental rights under Article 50 absent a petition raising constitutional interpretation under Article 137.
Constitutional jurisdiction — Article 137 limited to interpretation of the Constitution; enforcement of rights under Article 50 requires a petition under Article 137 if constitutional interpretation is sought; environmental law — alleged non‑compliance with NEMA EIA conditions and enforcement via competent courts; public interest litigation and costs.
11 March 2016