Bukenya Church Ambrose v Attorney General
Bukenya Church Ambrose v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Cause No. 13 of 2010) [2021] UGHCCD 71 (7 July 2021)
The court held that the right to freedom of speech, expression, and media under Article 29(1)(a) of the Constitution is not absolute and may be lawfully limited by legislation that is reasonable, justifiable, and pursues a legitimate aim. The Electronic Media Act prescribes a licensing regime for broadcasters to ensure orderly and accountable use of the public spectrum, which is a scarce resource. The applicant and associated radio stations failed to obtain the necessary outside broadcasting licences and did not comply with minimum broadcasting standards, despite repeated warnings and opportu…
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- Freedom Of Expression
- Broadcasting Licensing
- Constitutional Limitations
- Media Regulation
- Public Participation
- Minimum Broadcasting Standards