Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have decided to take the government to court over the recently passed UPDF Amendment Bill. They claim that the government acted against the law by not following a Supreme Court directive that required public consultations before the bill could be passed.
The MPs argue that this is a serious issue of contempt of court, meaning the government ignored or disrespected a direct order from the country’s highest court. They believe the voices of ordinary citizens were left out of this important decision, even though the law demands their input.
The UPDF Amendment Bill has caused a lot of debate in the country. While the government rushed to pass it, opposition leaders say this move was unfair and illegal. They now hope that the courts will step in to hold the government accountable and ensure that laws are made in a transparent and lawful manner.
This legal battle is expected to draw more attention in the coming days, as it raises important questions about how laws are passed and whether the government respects the rule of law.
