Uganda Law Society Files Petition to Challenge Judicial Service Act and Regulations

Uganda Law Society Files Petition to Challenge Judicial Service Act and Regulations

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has today filed a Constitutional Petition (No. 12 of 2025) challenging the constitutionality of the Judicial Service Act (Chapter 87 Revised Laws of Uganda, 2023) and the Judicial Service Regulations, 2025 (Statutory Instrument No. 4 of 2025). The ULS asserts that these legal frameworks fall short of universally acceptable standards for recruiting and disciplining a people-centred Judiciary. The 123-page petition, sp…

Ugandans should take a lead role towards the country’s peaceful transition

KAMPALA– As we are left with a few months to the 2026 general elections, Ugandans have been asked to involve themselves directly in all issues concerning their country. Rtd General Mugisha Muntu addressing the gathering at Uganda Law Society headquarters on Thursday. During the commemoration of the United Nations international day in support of victims of torture, organized by Uganda Law Society at their head office in Kampala, various participa…