Uganda Law Society v Kampala Capital City Authority & Another
Uganda Law Society v Kampala Capital City Authority & Another (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 243 OF 2017) [2020] UGHCCD 82 (8 May 2020)
The court found that the applicant had good reason for delay in filing the judicial review application, as it only became aware of the impugned legislation upon receipt of the respondent's letter. The court exercised its discretion to extend time in the interest of justice. On the substantive issue, the court held that the Minister's inclusion of law firms in the Trade (Licensing) (Amendment of Schedule) Instrument No. 2 of 2017 was ultra vires, illegal, and irrational, as advocates are already licensed under the Advocates Act and subject to prescribed fees. The imposition of an additional li…
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- Judicial Review
- Delegated Legislation
- Ultra Vires
- Double Taxation
- Licensing Of Professions