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High Court of Uganda

The High Court of Uganda is the third court of record in order of hierarchy and has unlimited original jurisdiction, which means that it can try any case of any value or crime of any magnitude. Appeals from all Magistrates Courts go to the High Court. 

The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrate's courts. 

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May 2011
In the Matter of Legal Guardianship by Rick Elder Neill and Another v Baguma Stephen(Infant) (Misc. Application No. 0002/2011) [2011] UGHC 212 (18 May 2011)
A court granted foreign nationals legal guardianship over a Ugandan child, prioritizing the child's welfare and ongoing oversight.
Children – legal guardianship – welfare of the child – guardianship by foreign nationals – best interests of the child – periodic reporting by guardians – right to maintain ties with relatives – Children’s Act interpreted in context of international guardianship.
 18 May 2011
Uganda v Musinguzi and Another (HCT-01-CR-SC 112 of 2010) [2011] UGHC 186 (18 May 2011)
The accused were convicted of aggravated robbery based on reliable identification and corroborative evidence.
Criminal law – Robbery with aggravation – elements: theft, violence/threat, grievous harm or deadly weapon. Identification – night-time identification assessed by prior acquaintance, lighting, distance and observation time; need for corroboration. Evidence – victim and eyewitness identification corroborated by conduct (flight with stolen box) and escape from custody; unsworn denials unpersuasive.
 18 May 2011