Supreme Court Bans Military Trials of Civilians

Uganda's Supreme Court Bans Military Trials for Civilians - Government Rejects Ruling
Uganda's Supreme Court recently ruled that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. Human rights groups welcomed the decision as a major step in protecting the right to a fair trial, but the government criticized the move.
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