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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.

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July 2023
Uganda v Kasujja (Criminal Application 17 of 2023) [2023] UGHCICD 13 (18 July 2023) An accused who deliberately absconds after bail waives the right to be present and trial may proceed in his absence. Criminal procedure – trial in absence – accused who absconds waives right to be present – Article 28(5) Constitution, Judicature Act and ICD Rules – public interest and fairness to victims and co-accused justify proceeding.	18 July 2023

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July 2023

Uganda v Kasujja (Criminal Application 17 of 2023) [2023] UGHCICD 13 (18 July 2023)

An accused who deliberately absconds after bail waives the right to be present and trial may proceed in his absence.

Criminal procedure – trial in absence – accused who absconds waives right to be present – Article 28(5) Constitution, Judicature Act and ICD Rules – public interest and fairness to victims and co-accused justify proceeding.

18 July 2023