Collaboration of International ICT Policy for East & Southern Africa (CIPESA) & 2 Others v Initiative for Social & Economic Rights (ISER) Limited & 4 Others
Collaboration of International ICT Policy for East & Southern Africa (CIPESA) & 2 Others v Initiative for Social & Economic Rights (ISER) Limited & 4 Others (Miscellaneous Application 650 of 2022) [2023] UGHCCD 389 (24 March 2023)
The court found that the Applicants demonstrated neutrality and impartiality, as no vested interest or predisposition was established against them. Their prior involvement as expert witnesses in unrelated matters did not amount to bias. The Applicants' submissions were found to be legal concepts rather than new evidence or causes of action, and the court emphasized that amicus curiae must not introduce evidence but may highlight novel legal issues. The Applicants identified areas not traversed by the parties, such as data protection, digital inclusion, and surveillance, which the court deemed…
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- Amicus Curiae Admission
- Data Protection Rights
- Digital Identity Systems
- Right To Privacy
- Freedom Of Expression