Human Rights Defenders criticize UPDF Bill for overreach
Human rights defenders in the country contend that the recently passed UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025, grants the government overly broad powers, sparking widespread concern over its enactment without prior consultation with key stakeholders, including human rights organizations and the public. Citing Article 92 of the Constitution, which prohibits Parliament from enacting laws that overturn specific court decisions, a section of lawmakers accused the ruling government of defying the Judiciary to entrench excessive power. Betty Mudondo has the details.
