HC: International Crimes Division (Uganda)

The International Crimes Division is a special Division of High Court of Uganda which was established in July 2008. Hon. Justice James Ogoola a Principal Judge of the High Court as he then was pursuant to Article 141 of the constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995 established War Crimes Division (now THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMES DIVISION OF THE HIGH COURT).

Considering the civil wars and a series of other internal conflicts, which Uganda has experienced in the recent past, it decided to establish the ICD to try the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity including commanders of the LRA and other rebel groups.

Physical address
Plot 8 Mabua Road, Kololo, Kampala- Uganda.
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May 2023
Court confirmed trafficking, terrorism and support charges but dismissed terrorist-financing counts for lack of evidence.
International Crimes Division jurisdiction; pre-trial confirmation standard – ‘substantial grounds to believe’ (Rome Statute); aggravated trafficking in children; terrorism – unlawful possession of explosive-making materials; belonging to a terrorist organisation; rendering support to terrorists; terrorist financing dismissed for lack of proof of willing provision.
17 May 2023
Pre‑trial court confirmed terrorism charges on substantial grounds based on admissions, witness statements and call data records.
Terrorism — Confirmation of charges — Pre‑trial standard: "substantial grounds to believe" (Rome Statute) — reliance on admissions, witness statements and call data records — International Crimes Division jurisdiction — admissibility/authenticity challenges premature at confirmation stage.
2 May 2023