The 7th Annual Law Conference, held on the 29-30 August 2024, was an outstanding success, marking a significant milestone in its legacy. From the seamless organization to the impressive turnout, the event exceeded expectations in every way. Attendance with a…
During the launch of the State of the Rule of Law Second Quarterly Report, our President's clarion call for RESPECT and OBSERVANCE of People's Rights and FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY by Government and Uganda Police was very loud and clear. The…
Members of the Uganda Law Society led by the President, Mr. Bernard Oundo were in Court for the Bail hearing of Mr.Burora Herbert Anderson.
Bernard Oundo, President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the abduction of Busiki County MP Paul Akamba in the strongest terms, calling it a “blatant violation of law” and an attack on the country’s judicial independence. In a…
Access to justice by the layman in Uganda is still not yet to the citizenry's satisfaction due to the high costs that most people may not afford to hire a private barrister. However, the masses are also not informed…
In a momentous occasion marked by legal luminaries and esteemed dignitaries, the President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Bernard Oundo officially inaugurated the launch of the 28th State of the Rule of Law Quarterly Report that covers January to…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned the unlawful re-arrest of Busiki county legislator, Paul Akamba at the Anti-Corruption Court on Friday. Akamba who together with two other lawmakers, Yusuf Mutembuli of Bunyole East, and Cissy Namujju of Lwengo…
The Uganda Law Society wants the process of appointing judges opened and subjected to public scrutiny. The society which is charged with ensuring high levels of professionalism among lawyers in Uganda described the process of appointing judges as opaque. The…
KAMPALA: A group of lawyers has spoken out against President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s comments questioning the independence of the judiciary. The lawyers argue that the independence of the judiciary is guaranteed by the Constitution and therefore cannot be challenged or changed…
The newly elected President of Uganda Law Society Bernard Oundo has asked security organs to stop disrespecting court orders because it threatens the independence of the Judiciary. While giving his speech at the 5th Memorial Lecture of Chief Justice Benedicto…