Uganda Case Law

Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for Advancement of Women (EASSI) and Others v Attorney General of The Republic Uganda and Another

Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for Advancement of Women (EASSI) and Others v Attorney General of The Republic Uganda and Another (Reference No. 13 of 2019) [2023] EACJ 17 (15 November 2023) (First Instance Division)

Court

East African Court of Justice

Case number

Reference No. 13 of 2019

Judge

Gacuko J, Masara PJ, Muhumuza J, Nyachae J, Nyawello DPJ

The Reference was filed outside the two-month limitation period prescribed by Article 30(2) of the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community. The Court found that the Applicants, or those they represented, were or should have been aware of the border closure as of 28th February 2019, the date of the public announcement and commencement of the impugned act. Attempts by the Applicants to alter the date of knowledge through supplementary affidavits were found to be inconsistent and not credible. The Court held that it lacked jurisdiction ratione temporis to entertain the Referen…

Source excerpt

• Treaty Time Limitation
• Jurisdiction Ratione Temporis
• Regional Integration
• Women Economic Rights