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Supreme Court of Uganda

The Supreme Court of Uganda is the highest judicial organ in Uganda. It derives powers from Article 130 of the 1995 constitution. It is primarily an appellate court with original jurisdiction in only one type of case: a presidential election petition.

The Supreme Court is headed by the chief justice nd has ten other justices. The quorum required for a court decision varies depending on the type of case under consideration. When hearing a constitutional appeal, the required quorum is seven justices. In a criminal or a civil appeal, only five justices are required for a quorum.

 

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Plot M105, Kinawataka Road, Mbuya 1, Kampala, Uganda
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December 2024

 

13 December 2024

 

12 December 2024

Criminal law—attempted murder—sentencing discretion—consecutive vs. concurrent—same transaction rule—distinct offenses—proportionality—mitigating factors—judicial review—public confidence—appellate interference—aggregate sentencing—legally protected interests—manifest injustice—procedural fairness

12 December 2024

Criminal Appeal—jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal—military and civilian courts—Court Martial Appeals—legislative intent—UPDF Act—statutory limitations—judicial discretion—constitutional conformity—ultra vires regulations—final appellate court.

11 December 2024