The Supreme Court dismissed Bank of Uganda’s appeal, upholding awards for pension-related general damages and interest, and rejecting a late bias objection.
Mabirizi Kiwanuka v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 239 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 169 (10 June 2020)
Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 239 OF 2019
Judge
Mugambe, J
The court found that the Constitution (Recusal of Judicial Officers) (Practice) Directions, 2019, were enacted under the administrative powers of the Chief Justice as provided by Article 133(1)(b) of the Constitution. The applicant failed to demonstrate that the Directions were ultra vires, illegal, unreasonable, or irrational. The court held that the new recusal procedure, though different from previous practice, does not derogate from the right to a fair hearing, nor does it fetter the right of appeal. The Directions were necessary to streamline recusal applications and enhance the administ…