JUSTICE GADENYA: Bail becomes mandatory after 180 days of remand

A Ugandan High Court judge has ruled that courts must grant mandatory bail to suspects who have spent 180 days on remand without being committed to the High Court. This ruling clarifies that applicants do not need to prove exceptional circumstances to receive bail after this period.
Why it matters
This decision impacts judicial procedure and human rights regarding pre-trial detention in the Ugandan legal system.
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