Uganda Law Chief Says Court Order Needs Clear Reading.
Uganda's Justice Minister Norbert Mao spoke up about a recent Supreme Court ruling that many people read wrong. He said the court did not ask for anyone to be let free.
"The court's words were not about setting someone free. They said the case must go to the right court for a hearing," Mao told the public.
He added that the ruling needs better understanding. He also discussed army laws, which must match the nation's basic rules.
"When courts tell us the army law goes against our basic rules, we must fix it," Mao said.
Many lawmakers are angry about how the ruling was handled. They think the government was slow to follow the court's orders.
Kira's MP Semujju Ibrahim said Mao tries to make excuses for not following the court's words. "I feel let down by Mao. He wants to explain away why the government won't do what the court asked," Semujju said.
Laura Kanushu, who speaks for people with special needs, asked why they talk about a ruling instead of doing what it says. "We should just make it happen," she said.
Joseph Ssewungu from Kalungu West asked about people still kept away after the court spoke. He named Dr. Col. Besigye and others who stayed locked up.
The court said army courts should only deal with army problems. They must not try people who are not soldiers. Regular courts should handle those cases.
The ruling means big changes. People who army courts found wrong must-have new looks at their cases. These new looks will come from regular courts.
Lawmakers want quick action. They say the government must respect what courts say, which helps keep different parts of government working properly.
This case shows how Uganda handles big court choices. It tests whether the government will do what judges say it should.
Uganda's Justice Minister Norbert Mao spoke up about a recent Supreme Court ruling that many people read wrong. He said the court did not ask for anyone to be let free.
"The court's words were not about setting someone free. They said the case must go to the right court for a hearing," Mao told the public.
He added that the ruling needs better understanding. He also discussed army laws, which must match the nation's basic rules.
"When courts tell us the army law goes against our basic rules, we must fix it," Mao said.
Many lawmakers are angry about how the ruling was handled. They think the government was slow to follow the court's orders.
Kira's MP Semujju Ibrahim said Mao tries to make excuses for not following the court's words. "I feel let down by Mao. He wants to explain away why the government won't do what the court asked," Semujju said.
Laura Kanushu, who speaks for people with special needs, asked why they talk about a ruling instead of doing what it says. "We should just make it happen," she said.
Joseph Ssewungu from Kalungu West asked about people still kept away after the court spoke. He named Dr. Col. Besigye and others who stayed locked up.
The court said army courts should only deal with army problems. They must not try people who are not soldiers. Regular courts should handle those cases.
The ruling means big changes. People who army courts found wrong must-have new looks at their cases. These new looks will come from regular courts.
Lawmakers want quick action. They say the government must respect what courts say, which helps keep different parts of government working properly.
This case shows how Uganda handles big court choices. It tests whether the government will do what judges say it should.
