Baliruno v Central Broadcasting Services (CBS) (Labour Dispute Reference 92 of 2020)
Baliruno v Central Broadcasting Services (CBS) (Labour Dispute Reference 92 of 2020) [2023] UGIC 102 (24 May 2023)
The Industrial Court, by virtue of Section 18 of the Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement) Act, is not bound by the strict rules of evidence that apply to civil proceedings. The Court adopts a less formal and more equitable approach to the admissibility of evidence in labour disputes, allowing documents to be admitted at the preliminary stage, with their authenticity, credibility, and probative value to be tested during cross-examination and subsequent evaluation. The admission of documents does not confirm their legality or authenticity, which remains subject to proof. The preliminary…
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- Admissibility Of Evidence
- Labour Court Procedure
- Documentary Evidence
- Cross Examination
- Substantive Justice