The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces General Court Martial held at Makindye, Uganda has asked that a lawyer representing Col. Kiiza Besigye (Rtd) in case no: UPDF/GCM/040/2024 Mr. Kiiza Eron, Esq to prison for 9 months for misconduct. It was recorded that on two occasions has been warmed.
On 7th day of January 2025, he was sentenced to prisons by the General Court Martial. According to the Brig Gen RE Mugabe, he said ” the lawyer’s conduct amounts to contempt of court and found him guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to nine (9) months imprisonment to be served in Kitalya Government prison.”
Courts generally exercise caution before imprisoning lawyers for imprisonment to preserve the independence of the legal profession and the right of individuals to robust legal representation.
