DPP Drops Charges Against Lawyer Mabirizi, New Counts Instituted
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped four charges against lawyer Male Mabirizi following a Constitutional Court ruling that nullified the relevant law. “Following the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the DPP informs this court that proceedings against Male Mabirizi are discontinued,” said state prosecutor Richard Birivumbuka. However, the
Lack of National ID Extends Mabirizi’s Stay in Prison
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to controversial lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi, citing failure to present valid identification and credible sureties. In her ruling, Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa noted that Mabirizi did not present a National Identification Card, while the sureties who appeared before court produced
Court Quashes Besigye’s Quest for Mandatory Bail
The High Court has dismissed a mandatory bail application filed by former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajji Obedi Lutale, and Capt. Denis Oola, all of whom are currently facing treason charges. The trio had petitioned the High Court in June, challenging an earlier decision by the Nakawa
