Bwengye v Bishop Stuart University (EOC/CR 20 of 2018)
Bwengye v Bishop Stuart University (EOC/CR 20 of 2018) [2018] UGEOC 1 (18 July 2018)
The Tribunal found that the impugned provisions of the Respondent's Guild Constitution, which restrict key student leadership positions to members of the Anglican faith and require religious clearance, constitute unlawful discrimination and impairment of equal opportunities. These provisions violate Article 21 of the Constitution of Uganda, relevant sections of the Equal Opportunities Commission Act, and international instruments guaranteeing equality and non-discrimination. The Tribunal held that the Respondent's justification based on religious identity does not meet the constitutional crit…
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- Religious Discrimination
- Equal Opportunity
- Students Rights
- University Governance