Army court has no mandate to try civilians anymore

Starting today, the General Court Martial has no mandate to try civilians as has been the case over the years. This after the Supreme Court upheld a 2021 decision by the constitutional court that rendered unconstitutional the trial of civilians in the military courts. As DANIEL KIBET reports, Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo ordered the cessation of all charges or ongoing criminal trials or pending trials before the General Court Martial, with immediate effect. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition
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[@zaabaelima3568]

Did the attorney General go to Law school. How could knowingly allow such things to go on?

[@ThereseBako]

Great to hear that.

[@Dr.RobertEgolet]

Amen and Amen God is supreme

[@masabamutalechristopher6436]

The army representatives looked totally lost as they need interpretation of what the judge was saying 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@geoffreymukwaya6892]

We should replace these robes and wigs with attire more modern and authentic to our culture.

[@mugabikeneth]

Imagine the number of people who have suffered wrong judgment un the courts martial.

[@kediisaaclussack6317]

The problem is Uganda has partisan law makers, the chief has been seeing this happening since 19s centuary ,but now since the Kenyan lady undressed their croocked actions they had to sucum to shame by removing it partialy

[@DavisMuhwezi]

What if you are found with an item within the jurisdiction of the army?

[@josephokello5693]

When we take a stand to urgitate for the good , we shall always overcome. Together we're strong.

[@mbabaalipatrick3843]

Now who's responsible for those who have suffered under the dictates of the court Marshal?

[@newug3347]

For all these years, where was the supreme court?

[@dominicndungu1311]

But the Martial court itself lacked the jurisdiction to charge civilians and therefore no transfer can be done to the civil courts. Charges must be brought afresh before the civil courts and not transfer. My view

[@tjgunguwo]

Celebrate the small gains 💪

[@dominicndungu1311]

@@tjgunguwo no doubt about it.

[@linogomic4981]

The ruling that the army court no longer has the mandate to try civilians is a victory for justice and the rule of law. Military courts are designed for soldiers, not civilians, and their jurisdiction over non-military individuals has long been a violation of fundamental rights. Civilians must be tried in civilian courts, where due process, independence, and fair trial standards are upheld. This decision restores judicial integrity, prevents military overreach, and strengthens democracy. It ensures that no civilian is subjected to unfair military prosecution, reinforcing constitutionalism and human rights protections...

[@SsebacwaTephilo]

Good nnyo

[@CkChirwa]

Very good Judgment from Supreme Court of Uganda. It's good for Jurisprudence in other Countries.

[@PraiseGodYahweh]

KB IS FREE

[@newug3347]

Vote Kyaguranyi Robert Ssentamu as President of Uganda 2026 to avoid such nonsense of the armed wing of the government.

[@murekwasimon8914]

Dr Besigye is our freedom fighter to be President

[@DavisMuhwezi]

You really believe that this will be possible? How?