Opposition leader Joel Ssenyonyi walked out during a parliament debate. He left during discussions about a military law that lets soldiers try civilians in court. Many opposition lawmakers felt angry about his decision. They had worked all night writing a report to challenge the new law. Ssenyonyi did not ask them before leaving the debate.
The military bill allows civilian trials for crimes like murder and treason. Opposition members sought to challenge these rules during the debate. Some lawmakers said they could have convinced ruling party members to vote against parts of the bill. The walkout stopped them from presenting their legal arguments. Their prepared report never reached the parliament floor.
Several opposition members questioned why Ssenyonyi made this choice. They spent time and effort preparing legal challenges to the controversial law. One lawmaker asked why they wasted hours writing a report that would never be used. The ruling party passed the bill without any opposition input. Opposition leaders plan to challenge the new military law in court.
The military bill allows civilian trials for crimes like murder and treason. Opposition members sought to challenge these rules during the debate. Some lawmakers said they could have convinced ruling party members to vote against parts of the bill. The walkout stopped them from presenting their legal arguments. Their prepared report never reached the parliament floor.
Several opposition members questioned why Ssenyonyi made this choice. They spent time and effort preparing legal challenges to the controversial law. One lawmaker asked why they wasted hours writing a report that would never be used. The ruling party passed the bill without any opposition input. Opposition leaders plan to challenge the new military law in court.
