Possi and Another v Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum and Another [2015] EACJ 113 (25 November 2015) (First Instance Division)
Court
East African Court of Justice
Judge
Jundu JA, Lenaola JA, Mugenyi PJ, Ngiye JA, Ntezilyayo JA
The court refused leave for two applicants to join as amici curiae in a reference challenging Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, finding no sufficient interest or relevant expertise.
Sebalu v Secretary General of the East African Community (Reference 8 of 2012) [2013] EACJ 141 (22 November 2013) (First Instance Division)
Court
East African Court of Justice
Case number
Reference 8 of 2012
Judge
Arach-Amoko JA, Butasi JA, Lenaola JA, Mkwawa JA, Ntezilyayo JA
The Court found that the Council of Ministers and the Respondent failed to implement the judgment in Reference No. 1 of 2010 and the taxation ruling in Taxation Cause No. 1 of 2011, despite clear orders and knowledge of those orders. The absence of a stay or discharge meant the orders remained valid and binding, and the Respondent's actions constituted contempt of court and infringement of Article 38(3) of the Treaty. The attempt to justify non-compliance by reference to a pending application for leave to appeal was rejected, as only a stay could suspend the obligation to comply. The Court he…
