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The judges association warns that this development will erode the independence of acting judges.

The directive from Principal Judge Flavian Zeija, instructing acting Jinja High Court Judge Faridah Shamilah Bukirwa to hand over her office because she has not been substantively confirmed in the position, has sparked outrage among fellow judges and the Uganda Law Society.

In an August 8 letter, the Principal Judge reasoned that the appointing authority hasn’t confirmed Justice Bukirwa’s appointment to a substantive position.

The Uganda Judicial Officers’ Association (UJOA), a professional organisation representing all judicial officers and advocating for their welfare, has since petitioned the Principal Judge to convene an urgent meeting with all acting judges to address concerns about substantive confirmation.

“On the morning of August 12, 2024, UJOA learnt that Hon Lady Justice Bukirwa Faridah Shamillah, ag judge, was instructed to hand over office as the Judiciary awaits receipt of the outcome of the decision of the appointing authority on her confirmation. This is in light of the fact that her contract as acting judge expires on August 15,” an August 12 letter by UJOA to the Principal Judge reads in part.

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