Sheikh Katungulu v World Islamic Call Society (Labour Dispute Reference 28 of 2022)
Sheikh Katungulu v World Islamic Call Society (Labour Dispute Reference 28 of 2022) [2023] UGIC 99 (20 January 2023)
The Respondent, World Islamic Call Society, is a prescribed organization under Ugandan law and enjoys diplomatic immunity from legal process in Uganda, including employment disputes, by virtue of the Diplomatic Privileges Act, Cap 201, and subsidiary legislation. The immunity extends to acts performed by officials in their official capacity, including employment termination. The Host Country Agreement and relevant statutory instruments confirm the Respondent's status and immunity. No statutory exceptions apply to the facts, as the Claimant's employment dispute arises from official acts. The C…
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- Diplomatic Immunity
- Employment Termination
- Jurisdiction Of Court
- Host Country Agreement