Dr. Stella Nyanzi v Attorney General
Dr. Stella Nyanzi v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 247 OF 2017) [2019] UGHCCD 221 (16 December 2019)
The court found that the Respondent's officers violated the Applicant's right to leave Uganda under Article 29(2)(b) of the Constitution by preventing her from boarding a flight without a legitimate purpose, as the police directive had been overtaken by her prior compliance with police summons. The interference was unnecessary and not justified by law. The Applicant's right to human dignity and protection from degrading treatment under Articles 24 and 44(a) was also violated when she was separated from other travelers and embarrassed at the airport. However, the court found no violation of he…
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- Freedom Of Movement
- Human Dignity
- Degrading Treatment
- Passport Confiscation
- Judicial Review Of Administrative Action