Nabulere v International Organization for Migration (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 107 of 2021)
Nabulere v International Organization for Migration (Labour Dispute Miscellaneous Application 107 of 2021) [2023] UGIC 65 (2 October 2023)
The respondent, International Organisation for Migration, enjoys diplomatic immunity from legal process in Uganda for actions performed in its official capacity, including employment decisions. This immunity is conferred by the Diplomatic Privileges Act, the relevant Regulations, and the Cooperation Agreement with the Government of Uganda, which incorporates the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of Specialized Agencies. The applicant's employment and termination were official acts, and no waiver of immunity was shown. Therefore, the Industrial Court lacks jurisdiction to compel prod…
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- Diplomatic Immunity
- Employment Termination
- Jurisdiction Of Court
- International Organization Privileges