Reason to deny Besigye bail is speculative and unsupported by law KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly criticized the High Court’s decision to deny bail to opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutaale, calling the court’s reasoning speculative and unsupported by …
Read More »DPP makes written submissions opposing Besigye’s bail application
KAMPALA UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The prosecution has opposed the bail application for Dr. Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutaale, arguing that the sureties are not substantial enough to guarantee their appearance in court. The opposition to bail is contained in the submissions that have been submitted to Lady Justice …
Read More »Inside Besigye, Lutaale bail application
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutaale filed an application in the High Court Criminal Division seeking to be released on bail. Both Lutaale and Besigye aged 68 argued in their joint application that they are law-abiding citizens of advanced age facing charges …
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