law 15 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Military Commission Cites Legal Immunity from Court Challenges
The Military High Court, through its Registrar, has asserted that its decisions and proceedings cannot be subjected to judicial review by civilian courts. This stance emerged following attempts to challenge its rulings. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/past-and-present-military-commission-says-it-can-t-be-challenged-in-court-5461176
The Military High Court has declared that its operations and judgments are beyond the reach of ordinary civilian courts. According to the court’s Registrar, the institution’s proceedings are not subject to judicial review, meaning they cannot be challenged or overturned by the civil judiciary.
This assertion comes in the wake of recent attempts to question the Military High Court’s decisions in civilian legal forums. The court’s position aims to establish its autonomy and the finality of its rulings within the military justice system.
The implications of this declaration are significant, potentially limiting avenues for appeal for individuals facing military justice proceedings and raising questions about the oversight mechanisms for military courts.