L'Okucha Emoru v Attorney General
L'Okucha Emoru v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition 5 of 98) [1999] UGCC 2 (30 March 1999)
The Constitutional Court held that the impugned provisions of the Advocates Act and related regulations do not contravene the constitutional guarantees of fair hearing, due process, or impartiality. The disciplinary offences under the Act are not criminal offences; they are sui generis and subject to procedures that ensure notice, opportunity to respond, and legal representation. The Disciplinary Committee's concurrent jurisdiction with criminal courts is expressly provided for and does not require criminal proceedings to precede disciplinary action. The exclusion of the Evidence Act from Com…
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- Disciplinary Proceedings Against Advocates
- Fair Hearing Rights
- Due Process Guarantees
- Jurisdiction Of Disciplinary Committees
- Appeal Rights Limitation