Besigye lawyer urges courts against retreating from duty to protect liberty
Lawyer Abubaker Sekanjako has criticized the Ugandan judiciary for a perceived trend of favoring detention over personal liberty in cases involving opposition figures. He argues that courts are failing to uphold the constitutional presumption of innocence by allowing the gravity of charges to overshadow legal rights.
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This highlights concerns regarding judicial independence and human rights protections in Uganda's legal system.
The Independent June 21, 2026 NEWS Leave a comment
The article focuses on the perspective of a defense lawyer criticizing the state's judicial practices, which aligns with a human rights-focused framing.
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