Mabirizi v Uganda (DPP) and Another
Mabirizi v Uganda (DPP) and Another (Miscellaneous Cause 3 of 2023) [2023] UGHCACD 6 (4 July 2023)
The court found that the applicant had locus standi under Article 50 of the Constitution to bring the application. However, the substantive claims failed because political leaders are not immune from criminal prosecution unless such immunity is expressly provided by law, which is only the case for the President while in office. The investigations, arrests, detentions, and prosecutions of political leaders in connection with the alleged diversion of iron sheets did not violate any fundamental rights, as criminal liability is individual and must be determined through trial. The applicant failed…
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- Locus Standi
- Immunity Of Political Leaders
- Criminal Prosecution Of Public Officials
- Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights
- Public Interest Litigation