Uganda Case Law

Sgt. Byamugisha Felix v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 2 of 2008)

Sgt. Byamugisha Felix v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 2 of 2008) [2025] UGHRC 7 (11 February 2025)

Court

Uganda Human Rights Commission

Case number

Complaint UHRC 2 of 2008

Judges

Mariam Wangadya - Chairperson, Stephen Basaliza - Commissioner, Omara Apitta Lamex - Commissioner, Crispin Kaheru - Commissioner

The tribunal found that the applicant's testimony, corroborated by his wife and medical evidence, established on a balance of probabilities that he was subjected to severe physical assault, humiliation, and degrading treatment by Regimental Policemen on the orders of Major Nelson Mugerwa. Internal UPDF reports admitted excessive force was used. The acts constituted torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment as defined by international and domestic law. The respondent, as the employer, was vicariously liable for the actions of its agents. The right to freedom from torture is absolute…

Source excerpt

• Freedom From Torture
• Vicarious Liability
• Compensation For Human Rights Violations
• Military Abuse Of Power