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Parliament has passed the Uganda Peoples\u2019 Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that will see civilians tried in the courts martial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bill introduces sweeping reforms to the military justice system, restructures health services for armed forces personnel, and streamlines veterans\u2019 affairs. It establishes a Directorate of Military Prosecutions to professionalise the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also protects against premature execution of a death sentence until it is confirmed by the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the Bill sets out clear apparent process for courts martial decisions; from Unit Court Martial to the Division Court Martial, from Division Court Martial to the General Court Martial, from General Court Martial to the Court of Appeal, and finally to the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenting the motion on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, in a plenary session chaired by Speaker Anita Among, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth, said that the Bill is not about subjecting civilians to military courts arbitrarily, but targets those who engage in military-related offences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis law addresses civilians who acquire arms or equipment used for violence, those who masquerade as militants, and those who commit offences in collaboration with military personnel. I want to dispel fears that this law targets all Ugandans,\u201d Oboth said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tabling the report of the joint committee, Hon. Wilson Kajwengye, Chairperson of the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe committee has examined this matter and concludes that the trial of civilians by military courts should occur only in exceptional circumstances, ensuring that a fair trial is guaranteed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bill responds to the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Attorney General vs. Hon. Michael A. Kabaziguruka, Constitutional Appeal No. 2 of 2021, which found that the trial of civilians in military courts under the current UPDF Act was unconstitutional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kajwengye noted that the proposed changes require the restructuring of military courts to ensure independence and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis requires changes to the military structure to ensure that those presiding over trials are appointed through a transparent process and operate independently of superior influence,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bill introduces reforms relating to the structure, appointments, and jurisdiction of military courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the committee also raised several concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe roles and mandate of the Military Courts Department are vague, leaving gaps in oversight and accountability. This overlap of judicial and prosecutorial roles is a violation of natural justice,\u201d Kajwengye said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On judicial appointments, the committee recommended increased civilian oversight and the administration of judicial oaths, a proposal upheld by the House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe committee contends that military courts must be governed by the judicial oath and legal standards. Military court judges should be appointed by the Commander-in-Chief on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission from a list generated by the High Command.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUDIO: Hon. Wilson Kajwengye<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee further proposed that appeals from the General Court Martial should lie with the Court of Appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding military property, the committee recommended the regulation of military-style attire that lacks UPDF insignia, to distinguish it from civilian wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a walk-out by several members of the Opposition led by Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, their leader, the handful that remained in the Chamber put up a spirited fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A minority report authored by Hon. Moses Okot (FDC, Kioga County) criticised the Bill as unconstitutional and contrary to the Supreme Court\u2019s judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hon. Kajwengye (L) and Hon. Okot presented the majority and minority reports respectively<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClause 30 proposes the introduction of a new section 117A in the UPDF Act, which provides for \u2018other persons subject to military law\u2019. This is a re-enactment of Section 117, which was struck down by the Supreme Court,\u201d Okot argued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He described the move as a serious affront to the rule of law and an attack on judicial independence. Okot also condemned efforts to reintroduce previously nullified provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSuch an action amounts to contempt of court, which is criminal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quoting the Supreme Court ruling. What Clause 30 presents is a reincarnation of a provision already struck down by the Supreme Court. This is not the conduct of civilised nations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okot further warned against granting military courts power over civilians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUDIO: Hon. Moses Okot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe minority notes that including offences such as murder, aggravated robbery, kidnap with intent to murder, and treason as service offences effectively extends military court jurisdiction to non-disciplinary crimes. This contravenes Articles 209 and 210 of the Constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He maintained that military courts are internal disciplinary bodies, not substitutes for ordinary criminal courts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Speaker Anita Among chaired the session that attracted protracted debates\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u201cIf Parliament passes this Bill, the day will be remembered as the birth of military dictatorship. This Bill is a direct assault on the Constitution and the rule of law. The Supreme Court was clear, civilians must not face military tribunals,\u201d he argued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He added: \u201cImagine a future where any civilian – opposition leader, activist, or journalist, can be dragged before a Court Martial. This is not the Uganda envisioned in our Constitution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo (NRM, West Budama North East County) successfully moved a motion to suspend Rule 214(14), allowing debate on the matter to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During debate, Hon. Gilbert Olanya (FDC, Kilak South) demanded clarity from the Attorney General on what constitutes \u201cexceptional circumstances\u201d under which civilians can be tried by a military court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Minister of State for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, criticised the narrow focus of the debate on civilian trials, arguing that the Bill broadly enhances the welfare of the armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Court Martial has enabled our people to return home and to their farms. Where were you when our cattle were stolen by rustlers? To say the Court Martial has failed in Karamoja is unrealistic,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internal Affairs minister, Hon. Kahinda Otafiire, addressing concerns raised by Hon. Nsereko on the type of clothing that the Bill seeks to consider military attire<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hon. Patrick Isiagi (NRM, Kachumbala County) said civilians who take up arms or handle military hardware should face the Court Martial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kampala Central Division MP, Hon. Muhammad Nsereko, opposed the clause allowing civilians to be tried in military courts and called for its deletion albeit, unsuccessful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite strong objections from the minority, Parliament passed the Bill with amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: https:\/\/www.parliament.go.ug\/news\/3717\/house-passes-bill-military-related-offences<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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