Lukone v Uganda Revenue Authority (Miscellaneous Cause 143 of 2023) [2024] UGHCCD 66 (8 April 2024)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Cause 143 of 2023
Judge
Baguma, J
The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to URA’s termination decision, finding the applicant failed to prove she was a manager and that the disciplinary committee lacked jurisdiction.
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…