MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF LAW

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW II

(Dr. Benson Tusasirwe, Ms. Philda Maiga & Dr. Patricia Atim)

LL.B. II, 2023/2024

SEMESTER 1

Course Code: L.2107

Course name: Administrative Law 11
Year of Study: LLB 2
Semester: Semester 2

1. Course description

This module is a continuation of Administrative Law 1 taught in Semester 1. It continues to tackle aspects
of the legitimacy of decisions made by public officials through the process of judicial review;
understanding the concept of Natural Justice as a fundamental principle of fair proceedings before any
adjudicating body; it further deals with the nature of legal suits that can be brought against government
and government bodies in their own right.

2. Objectives /Aims

The objective of the course includes:

a. To equip learners with the knowledge of evaluating the legitimacy of decisions made by public
officers
b. Enable learners understand the concept of natural justice
c. Equip learners with knowledge on how legal proceedings are brought against government
d. Enhance students understanding of the Local Government system
e. To enable learners understanding of public financing processes and accountability of public
offices

3. Course outline: refers to the topics to be covered in the course.

This is as detailed in the reading list attached

4. Learning outcomes
The expected learning outcome s from this module include:

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 a) The students understand the concept of judicial review and its application
b) The learners get a good appreciation of the concept of natural justice and its manifestations in
the law
c) Learners understand the workings of the Local Government system
d) Learners are able to appreciate the circumstances under which government and other government
bodies can sue or be sued
e) Learners have a deeper understanding of the process of public financing and the role of various
public bodies in ensuring government accountability

5. Method of teaching/delivery
Various methods will be utilized in delivering this module:
a) Lecture
b) Group work and presentations
c) Individual assignments
d) Guest lecturers
e) Weekly readings

6. Assessment Method

The module will be assessed by Course work (30%) and written exams (70%) in accordance with the
university exam policy.

7. Reading /reference materials

All readings are as detailed in the reading list.

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MAIN TEXT BOOKS
Foulkes, Administrative Law, 7th edition, Butterworths, London, 1990
Wade, Administrative Law, 6th edition, Oxford University Press, 1988
Garner, Administrative Law, 7th edition by Jones, Butterworths, London, 1989
Bailey, Cross and Garner, Cases and Materials in Administrative Law
Oluyede, Administrative Law in East Africa.
Ssekana, Public Law In East Africa, Law Africa Publishing Ltd , 2009

OTHER REFERENCE BOOKS

Daniel D. Nsereko - Police Powers & The rights of the individual in Uganda
de Smith - Judicial Review
de Smith - Constitutional & Administrative Law,
Graffith & Street - Principles of Administrative Law
Schwartz & Wade - Legal Control of Government
Jackson - Natural Justice
Yardley - Principles of Administrative Law
Yardley - A Source Book of English Administrative Law
D. Hood Phillips - Constitutional and Administrative Law
Paul Jackson - 6th Edn. Sweet & Maxwell 1978.
P.P Criag - Administrative Law, London, Sweet & Maxwell, 1983.
Hugh Corder and Tiyanjana Maluwa - Administrative Justice in Southern Africa 1996
Hugh Corder and Linda Vander Vijver - Realising Administrative Justice – 2002
Public Accountability and Good Governance – Kituo Cha Katiba-Editor – [Link] 2009.

STATUTES AND STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

1. The Advocates Act, Cap. 267
2. The Civil Procedure Act Cap. 71 vol.4
3. The Civil Procedure and Limitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act cap 72 vol.4
4. The Commissions of Inquiry Act Cap. 166
5. The Constitution of Uganda, 1995
6. The Employment Act 2006
7. The Evidence Act Cap.6 vol.2
8. The Government Proceedings Act Cap. 77 vol.4
9. The Inspectorate of Government Act cap 167 vol.8
10. The Judicature Act Cap.13 vol.2
11. The Judicature Amendment Act No. 3 of 2002
12. The Judicature (Judicial Review) Rules SI 11 of 2009
13. The Labour Disputes (Arbitration and Settlement Act) 2006
14. The Local Government Act, cap.243 vol. 10
15. The Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Act, Cap. 272
16. The Tax Appeals Tribunal Act cap 345 vol.13
17. The Uganda Communications Commission Act 1998

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TOPIC 1: JUDICIAL REVIEW

• General Foulkes pg.314-402

• De Smith - Judicial Review
• Common Wealth Law Bulletin. July - Oct 1996, pg.725-734
• Common Wealth L.B Jan., 1995, pg.40-41
• 8th Edn. Foulkes: Judicial Review 337 – 361

Statutes and SIs

• The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995

• The Judicature Act Cap 13 as amended
• The Judicature (Judicial Review) Rules SI 11 of 2009
• The Judicature (Judicial) (Amendment) Rules, 2019 SI 32 of 2019

Cases

1. Abubaker Lubowa & 4 Others v Uganda Journalism Association (UJA) & 2 Others, HCMC
N0.031 of 2023
2. Watoto Church Ministries & Kampala Playhouse Limited v Kampala Capital City Authority &
National Physical Planning Board (NPPB), HCMC No.207 of 2022
3. Sserumaga v Makerere University Council and 3 others, HCMC No. 53 of 2020 [2022]
1. Ruling Citizens Alert Foundation (CAF) Ltd v AG & 2 Others HCMA No. 339 of 2020
2. Lukwago & 13 Ors v Electoral Commission & 2 Ors (Miscellaneous Cause-2019/431) [2020]
UGHCCD 4
3. Rutayisire Alphonse & Anor vs Uganda Revenue Authority, Miscellaneous Cause No.236 of
2020
4. Capital shoppers limited & 4 ors vs Uganda Revenue Authority, Miscellaneous Cause No. 109
Of 2020
5. Dr. Stella Nyanzi v Makerere University HCMC. N0.304 of 2018
6. Tumusiime & 23 Others v Makerere University, HCMA No. 35 of 2019
7. Community Justice & Anti-Corruption Forum Vs Law council & Sebalu Lule Advocates, 5
Miscellaneous Cause No.301 Of 2016
8. Philadelphia Trade and Industry Limited v Kampala City Council Authority, HC Civil Revision
No.15 of 2012.
9. Proline Soccer Academy Ltd v Lawrence Mulindwa & 4 Others HCMA 0459 OF 2009
10. Chwezi properties ltd vs Entebbe municipal council, Miscellaneous Cause No.301 Of 2016
11. Anny katabaazi Bwengye Vs Uganda Christian University, Miscellaneous Cause No.268 Of
2017
12. Arua Kubala Park Operators Vs Arua Municipal council, Miscellaneous Cause No. 0003 Of
2016

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13. Nilefos minerals ltd vs Attorney General & Guangzhou Dong Song18 Musota J, Civil Revision
No. 184 of 2014.
14. Hon Mukasa Mbidde & Hon Micheal Mabike v Law Deveopment Centre, HCMA No. 002 of
2013
15. Amuron Dorothy V Law Development Centre
16. Prof Isaac Omolo Ndiege v Kyambogo University, HCMC No. 20 of 2013 and HCMC N0.141
of 2012
17. Kampala University v National Council for Higher Education, HCMC NO.53 of 2014
18. Kuluo Joseph Andrew & 2 ors vs Attorney General & 6 ors Misc cause No. 106 of 2011
19. John Jet Tumwebaze vs Makerere university & 3 ors, Civil Application No 353 Of 2003
20. Alex Agandiru vs Etoma Francis, Civil Suit No 0007 Of 2011
21. Amiran Enterprises Vs Uganda Revenue Authority, HCMA 66 Of 2010
22. Philadelphia Trade & Industries Ltd vs KCCA, Civil Revision No 15 Of 2012
23. Yasin ssentumbwe vs Uganda Christian university, MISC No.22 Of 2016
24. Twinamasiko Elly v Makerere University & 2 Others, HC at Kampala
25. Godber Tumushabe V Makerere University (Exhaustion of local remedies)
26. Nazarali Punjwani Vs Kampala District Land Board, HCCS No 7 Of 2005
27. Fuelex Uganda Ltd v Attorney General & Ors) [2014] UGHCCD 104
28. Denis Bireje v Attorney General (Civil Application-2005/31) [2006] UGCA 39
29. Pastoli vs Kabale District Local Government Council and Others [2008] 2 EA 300
30. Philadelphia Trade & Industry Limited Vs Kampala City Council Authority, HCMA 66 Of 2010
31. Classy Photo Mart Ltd v The Commissioner, URA. [2010] UG Comm C 2
32. Tusiime v Kampala Capital City Authority [2017] UGHCCD 67
33. His Worship Aggrey Bwire v Attorney General & Anor [2009] UGCA 57
34. Baligobye & 2 Ors v Attorney General & 3 Ors [2020] UGHCCD 43
35. Mukasa Mbidde & Anor v Law Development Centre [2013] UGHCCD 20
36. Dent v. Kiambu Liquor Licensing Court [1968] 1 EA 80
37. Virji Vs Punja Hila (1959) EA 734
38. Samuel Kenneth Odendaal and The Official Receiver v. Richard Gray. [1960] 1 EA 263
39. Remtulia Gulimani V R
40. Padfield v Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food [1968] UKHL 1
41. Paul k Ssemogerere and Ors v Attorney General [2004] UGSC 10
42. De Souza v. Tanga Town Council [1961] EA 377
43. Nazarali Panjwani V Kampala D.L.B.
44. Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd. v Wednesbury Corporation [1948] 1 KB 223
45. Re An Application by Bukoba Gymkhana Club (1963] EA 478
46. Fernandes vs. Kericho Liquor Licensing Court [1968] EA 640
47. R vs Devon County, exparte Baker & Anor (1995) 1 ALLER
48. R v Football Association Ltd (1993)2 ALLER 833
49. Silva Nabugere v. Faalo s/o Sukura 9 (1993) 2 KALR 131
50. Grace Bamurangye Baroroza & Others vs Dr. Kasirivu & Others C.S. Mp/ 44 pf 2008.
51. Re Retirement of Bashakara – High Court – M.A No. 48 of 2001.
52. Kaggwa Andrew and 5 Others V Minster of Internal Affairs.
53. John Teira & Grace Ruto V Makerere University Council M. A. No, 49 of 2018/2010
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 54. Kyamanywa Tumusire V Re IGG M.A 243 of 2008.
55. John Jet Tumwebaze V Makerere University Council M. A. 353 of 2005.
56. Proline Acadeny Ltd V Lawrence Mulindwa & Others M.A. 459 of 2009.
57. Haruna Sekabira vs Makerere University Students Electoral Commission & Others M.A. Case
No. 70 of 2006.
58. Anup Singh Choudhry v. AG (HCT-00-CV-MC-0057-2012)
59. AG v. Tinkasimiire & Ors (CIVIL APPEAL No. 208 of 2013)
60. Kanyeihamba v. Nile Construction General Contractors Ltd & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS
APPLICATION NO. 485 OF 2016)
61. Mbabazi Roselyn Tusiime v. AG and Anor. (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 0061 OF 2019
62. Civil Procedure (Amendment) (Judicial Review) rules, 2003
63. In Re: An Exparte application for leave to apply for judicial review & In Re: Afro Motors Ltd &
Anor v. Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Planning & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS
CAUSE NO. 203 OF 2006)
64. Lin Jeng-Liang & Anor v. Ag. Commissioner for Land Administration (Miscellaneous Cause
No. 184 of 2009)
65. Royal Group of Pakistan v. Mavid Pharmaceuticals Ltd (HCCS No. 383 of 2010) [2017]
66. Clear channel Independent Ltd v. Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority
(Misc. App. No. 380 of 2008)
67. Nampogo Robert and Anor v. AG (HCT-00-CV-MC-0120 OF 2008)
68. Sejjusa v. AG (Miscellaneous Cause No. 176 of 2015)
69. Inspector General of Government v. AG (Misc. App. No. 744 of 2014)
70. SMS Empire Ltd v UCC and 2Ors (Misc. Cause No. 104 of 2018)
71. Lukwago & 13 ors v. EC & 2 ors (Misc. Cause no. 431 of 2019)
72. Nakabuye v. Uganda Revenue Authority (Misc. Cause No. 372 of 2019)

Appeal and Review

Wade 33 - 48
Foukes 314 - 315
78 L.Q R 241
85 L.Q.R 198
Criag pg. 166 - 170
Cases
1. Commissioner of Income Tax vs Menon C.A. No. 19 of 1981
2. Anisminic vs Foreign Compensation Commission (1969) 2 A.C 141
3. R vs. Nat Bell Liquors (1922)2 A.C 128
4. Karinani Restaurant vs Embu Liquor Licencing Court, (1967) E.A 426
5. Sargala Investments vs Norwich Corporation (1971)2 QB 614
6. Kiggundu v. AG (1993) 5 KALR 80
7. Uganda Blanket Manufacturers (1973) Ltd v. AG (1992) KALR 151

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 GROUNDS OF JUDICIAL REVIEW

A) Substantive ultra vires (Illegality)

Foulkes 314 - 31
Oluyede 84, 85

Ssekatawa V. AG & 2 others UGHCCD 293 of 2017

Kanji vs Tanga Township Authority 1940 1 TLR (R) 239
Mbiu vs R (1951)2 KLR 130
Sheik Bros vs Members of the Control of Hotels Authority (1949)23 KLR 1
A.G vs Fulham Corporation (1921)1 Ch. D 440
The Union of the Benefices of Whippingham (1954)1 All E.R. 22
R vs Panel on Take-Overs and Merges, ex parte Guinness plc (1989)1 ALLER 509
Williams (Co) Construction Ltd vs Balckman (1995) 1 WLR 102 Waitakere City
Council vs Waitemata Electricity Shareholders Society Inc (1996)2 NZLR 735
(HC)/Commonwealth L.B July & Oct. 1996, pg.728-734.
Commonwealth L.B July & Oct. 1996, pg.728-734.
Harley Devt Inc & Anor Vs Commissioner of Inland Revenue (1996)1 WLR 727
John Kasheka Muhanguzi V Songhor
John Ken Lukyamuzi V A.G & Electoral Commission Constitutional Appeal No. 2 of 2007
(Supreme Court)
Balondemu David Vs LDC HCMC No. 61 of 2016
Amuron Dorothy Vs LDC HCMC No. 42 of 2016
Kasibo Joshua v The Commissioner Of Customs,URA [2008] UGCommC 37

Sub-Delegation of Functions
Wade 50 - 95
De Smith 263 - 272
P.P Criag 372 - 383
Constitution, Article 99

Bernard vs National Dock Labour Board (1953)2 QB 18

Municipal Board of Mombasa vs Kala (1955)22 E.A.C 319
Dunkely vs Evans (1981)3 All E.R 285
Winder vs Cambridgeshire County c. (1978) LGR 549
Osman vs Govt of Malysia (1973)2 M.L.J 143
Roberts vs Hapwood (1925) Chap.578
A.G vs Great Eastern Ry (1880)5 A.C at 470
A.G vs Southwick Corporation (1932)1 Chp.562
A.G vs Crayford UDC (1962) Chop. Pg.246
Shah Vershi Devshi vs Transport Licencing Board (1971) E.A 289.
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 In Re: Captain Mike Komakech Mwaka (1995) 3 KALR) 71

B) Irrationality

Dorothy Amuron Vs. LDC HCMA No. 42 of 2016

Pius Niwagaba Vs. LDC HCMA No. 18 of 2006

Abuse of Discretion
Wade 70 - 88

i) Improper Purposes
R vs Leigh (1897) QB 132
Sydeney Municipal Council vs Campbell (1925) AC pg.338
Westminister Corporation vs L.N.W.R (1905)AC pg.426
Webb vs Minister of Housing (1965)2 All E.R 193
Birmingham & Midlands vs Worcestershire C.C (1967)1 W.L.R 422
Ibingira vs Uganda (1966) E.A 306, 445
Hanson vs Raddiffe U.D.C (1992) E.A 400
Honey vs Harris (1995)1 NZLR 64 (H.C)/C WEALTH LAW BULLETIN Januray 1995, pg.41 & 43

ii Irrelevant Considerations
Fernandes vs Kericho Licencing Court 1968 E.A 640
Roberts vs Hapwood (1925) AC 578
Prescott vs Birmingham Corporation 91954)3 All E.R 698.
R vs Great London Council Ex. Bromley L.B.C (1982)2 WLR pg.62
R vs Barnett & Camden Rent Tribunal (1972)1 All E.r 1185
Padfied vs Minister of Agriculture (1968) A.C 997
British Oxygen Co. vs Board of Trade (1970)3 W.L.R 488
McEldourney vs Forde (1962)2 All E.R 1039
Ibrahim (1970) E.A pg.162
Ex P. Matovu (1966) E.A 514
Stringer vs Minister of Housing 1970 1 W.L.R 1282.
De Smith (1972) 35 M.L.R 415
R vs Commissioner for L. Admin expacte Croydon London Borugh Council and Anor (1989)1 ALLER
1033
R vs Inner London Education Authority and West Minister City Council (1986)1 QBD.

iii Unreasonableness
P.P Criag. Pg.358-359
Maxnams Properties Ltd. vs, Chertsey (1964)1 QB 214
Congreve vs Home Office (1976)2 W.L.R 291
Secretary of State vs Tameside U.P.C (1976)3 W.L.R 641
Liversidge vs Anderson (1942) AC 206
Cummings vs Birkenhead Corporation (1971)2 All E.R 881

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Associated provincial Picture Houses vs Wednesbury Corp (1948)1 KB 223
Sharp vs Wakefield (1880)A.C 473
Re Bukoba Gymakhana Club (1963) E.A 468
Kruse vs Johnson (1898) Q.B 91
R vs Hermitte (1938) 18 K.L.R. 55
Uganda Cotton Co. vs R (1933)5 ULR 57
Kanji vs Tanga Authority H/O
Hall vs Shoreham UDC (1964) All E.R 1
Westminister Bank vs M.O.H (1970)12 All E.R pg.
Patel vs R (1961) E.A 79
Changanlal vs Kericho D.C (1965) E.A 371

Iv No Evidence
Ross Clonis vs Papadoupolis (1958)2 All E.R 23
Coleen vs M.O.H (1971)1 W.L.R 433, (1977)34 MLR 561
Tracey (1976)50 A.L.J. 568

V Fettering Discretion
General Policy
Department Policy
Contract
De Smith 277-279
P.P Criag 371-372

Cases
Amphitrite vs The King (1921) KB 500
Ayr Harbour Trustees vs O/swald (1883), 8 App. Cas 623
Birkdale District Supply Co vs Southpost Corporation (1926) AC 355
William Corpy vs City of London Corp. (1951)2 KB 475
Fernaddes vs Kericho Licencing Court (1968) E.A 640 pg.640
Stringer vs Minister of Housing (1970)1 W.L.R 1282, pg.1-82
Soutcliffe Investments vs Bourmouth Corp. (1910)2 Ch.12
Crown Lands Commissioners vs Page (1960)2 QB 274 at 291-292.
Dowty Boulton Paul vs Wolverhamption Corporation (1971)1 W.L.R 204
Kenya Alunimum vs Minister of Agriculture (1961) E.A 248
Lavender vs Minister of Housing (1970) W.L.R 1231
R vs Torquay Licencing J.J. (1951)2 K.B 784
Padfield v. Minister for Agriculture

C) Procedural Impropriety

Foulkes 7th ed. 250 - 301

De Smith 122 - 130
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 Foulkes 8th ed. 272 – 321
Cases
1. Dent vs Kiambu Licencing Court (1968) E.A 8
2. Cullimore vs Lyme Regis Corporation (1960)2 K.B 488
3. Haward vs Environment Secretary (1972)3 WLR 51
4. Maina vs Nairobi Liquor Licencing Court (1973)3 All E.R 383
5. Gullamhussein vs Lila
6. Wing vs Epsom UDC (1904) KB 798
7. R vs Wakiso Estates (1955)7 ULR 137
8. Mwangi vs R. (1950) 24 (1) KLR 72
9. Nazarali Hassanali v. Edward Mperese Nsubuga (1994) 6 KALR 50
10. Ronald Kajara v. Hassan Ali Ahmed (1993) 5 KALR 63
11. Edward Frederick Sempebwa v. the AG (1992) KALR 93
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TOPIC 2: NATURAL JUSTICE

MICHAEL ADLER. (2006) Fairness in Context. Journal of Law and Society 33:4, 615–638

a) General Introduction

P.P Criag pg.425

Joint Antifacist Refuge Committee vs Macgrath 341 U.S 123 (1950)
R vs Chancellor of University of Cambridge (1723)557
R vs Electricity Commissioners (1924) KB 171
Ridge vs Baldwin (1964) A.C 40
Marshall, Natural Justice (1959)
Jackson, Natural Justice (1973), 2nd Ed 1979

Cases Under Natural Justice

1. GM Combined Ltd v AK Detergents (U) Ltd (1) (Civil Appeal-1995/34) [1996] UGSC 11
2. Kampala University v National Council for Higher Education (Miscellaneous Cause-2014/53)
[2014] UGHCCD 125 (page 22)
3. Bosco Oryema V Electrol Commission and UNEB

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5. Bwowe Ivan vs Makerere University Miscellaneous Application No. 252 of 2013 (Right to be heard)
6. Rosemary Nalwadda v Uganda Aids Commission (Miscellaneous Cause-2010/45) [2010] UGHC 39
7. Charles Harry Twagira v Uganda (2) (Criminal Appeal-2003/27) [2005] UGSC 14
8. David Oloo Onyango v Attorney-General [1986] EA 456
9. Bank of Uganda v Betty Tinkamanyire (Civil Appeal-2007/12) [2008] UGSC 21
10. Mukasa Mbidde & Anor v Law Development Centre (HCT-00-CV-MA-2013/2) [2013] UGHCCD
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11. Pastoli vs Kabale District Local Government Council and Others [2008] 2 EA 300
12. Katungi Tony v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Cause-2017/204) [2019] UGHCCD 1
13. Labour Dispute Claim No 13 of 2014 (Arising from HCT 184 OF 2012)
14. Yasin Sentumbwe M. & Simon Semuwemba V Uganda Christian University (Ucu) Mis. Cause
No.22/2016
15. Omolo Ndiege v Kyambogo University (Miscellaneous Application-2014/764) [2014] UGHCCD
176
16. Firdoshali Madatali Keshwani & Anor v Departed Asians Property Custodian Board & 2 Ors
(Miscellaneous Cause-2019/11) [2019] UGHCCD 17
17. Dr Kasozi v Attorney General & Anor (Miscellaneous Cause-2018/206) [2019] UGHCCD 125
18. [Link] Isaac Keith & Anor v HW Mayor Regina Bakitte Nakazzi Musoke & Anor [2019]
UGHCCD 141
19. Nassuna v Atwine & 3 Ors [2019] UGHCCD 73
20. Sundus Exchange & Money Transfer & 5 Ors v Financial Intelligence Authority [2018] UGHCCD
100
21. Roko Construction Limited v Public Procurement And Disposal of Public Assets Authority & Ors
[2018] UGHCCD 137
22. Finishing Touches v Attorney General [2013] UGCOMMC 1 7
23. John Jet Tumwebaze V Makerere University Application 78/2010
24. Inspector General of Government, Inspectorate of Government V Attorney general Misc Appl
744/2014
25. National Drug Authority & Anor v Nakachwa (Civil Appeal-2017/281) [2019] UGCA 339
26. Mwesigye v Attorney General & Ano [2012] UGHC 61
27. Lukwago Erias V Attorney General and Ors Misc Cause 281/2013
28. Uganda National Roads Authority V Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Misc App
162/2017
29. Sejemba Israel v The Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 037 of 2014

30. Kasibo Joshua v The Commissioner Of Customs,URA [2008] UGCommC 37

31. Fuelex Uganda Ltd v Attorney General & Ors [2014] UGHCCD 104
32. Dr. Arthur Ahimbisibwe v The Appointment Board of Makerere University Business School, H.C.
Miscellaneous Cause No.34 of 2020
33. Bank of Uganda V Betty Tinkamanyire
34. Hajji Numani Mubiakulamusa v Friends Estate Limited, CA Civil Appeal No. 209 of 2013

Other Authorities
Annamunthodo vs Oilfied Workers Federation (1961) A.C 945
De Souza vs Tanga Town Council (1961) E.A 377
Murigan vs Transport Appeals Tribunal (1959) EAI
R vs Road Transport Appeal Tribunal (1959) E.A 440
R vs Gaming Board (1970)2 W.L.R 1007
R vs Architects Registration Tribunal (1945)2 All E.R 31
Re HK (An Infant) (1965) AC (201)
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R vs Dixon exp. Prince and Oliver (1979) W.L.R 116
Coperative Retail Services vs Sec. of State for Env. (1980) 1 W.L.R 271
R vs Barnesley Metropolitan Borough Council Ex Hook (1976)3 All E.R 452
Cinnamond and Others vs British Airport Authority (1980)2 All E.R 286
Annebrit Aslund v. the Attorney General High Court Mics. Cause 60 of 2004

b) The right to be heard - Audi Alteram Partem

Notice of the Charge

Center for Health and Human Rights (CEHURD) & Iga Daniel V The Attorney General,
Constitutional Petition No. 64 of 2016
Sejemba Israel v The Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 037 of 2014
Arlidge vs Local Govt Board (1915) AC (201)
Board of Education vs Rice (1911) A.C 179
John vs Rees (1969)2 W.L.R 128
Stevenson vs United Road Transport Unon (1977)2 All E.R 951

Nature of the Hearing

Attorney General v. Tinyefunza Const. Appeal No. 1 of 1997 (Supreme Court)
Zachary Olum & Anor v. AG Cost. Case No. 6 of 1999
DPP v. Tokai (1996) 2 LRC 314 (Trinidad and Tobago, Privy Council)
Fisher v. Minister of Public Safety and Immigration (1997) 4 LRC 344 (Bahamas)
Akonaay v. the AG of Tanzania (1993) 4 LRC 327 Tanzania CA
AG v. Kabourou (1995) 2 LRC 757 (Tanzania)
R vs Chichester J.J Exp Collins (1982)1 W.L.R 334
R vs Birmingham City J.J. (1970)1 All E.r 945
Patel vs Plateau Licencing Court (1954)27 KLR 147
Immigration Control Board vs Singh (1956) KLR 40
University of Ceylon vs Fernando (1960) 1 W.L.R 223
Nakudda Ali Jayaratne (1951) A.C 66
Hadmor Productions vs Hamilton (1982)2 W.L.R 322
Petty vs Greyhound Racing Association No.1 (1969) QB 125
Enderby Town F.C vs F.A (1971) ch.591
Cowasijje Dinshaw vs Sowasijee Dinshaw Employees Union (1963) E.A 84
Lake District Special Planning Bd vs. Sec of State for Environment (1975) E.G 417
R vs Leyland J.J Exp. Hawthorne (1979) QB 283
R vs G.O.R.E exp Cottrel & Rothon (1980)3 All E.r 265
R vs Board of Visitors of Blundeston Prison (1982)1 All E.R 646 (DC)
Lloyd vs Mc Mahon (1947) AC 625 (1987)1 ALLER 1118
R vs Amiu Board of the Defence Council, Exp. Anderson (1991)3 ALLER 375

Adequate Notice, adjournment

John Bosco Oryem v The Electro Commission and Uganda National Examination Board,
Election Petition No. 2 of 1998
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 Kaggwa Andrew and Others V Minister of Internal Affairs HCMC No. 105 of 2002
High Court Misc. Cause No. 042 OF 2016 Amuron Dorothy V LDC
Marvin Baryaruha v Attorney General HC. Miscellenous Cause No.149 of 2016
R vs Panel on Take Orers & Mergers, exp Guinners plea (1989)2 WLR 863 CA
Re M. (An Infant) 1968 WLR 1897

c)The Rule Against Bias

P.P Criag pg.291-298

Distinguish between “pecuniary” & non pecuniary bias
“Reasonable likelihood,” and the “reasonable suspicion” tests?
Does bias make a decision void or voidable?
Constitution (Recusal of Judicial Officers) (Practice) Directions, Legal Notice No. 7 of 2019
Uganda Judicia Code of Conduct 2003
RE: Application for Recusal of Hon. Justice Owiny Dollo by Male. H. Mabirizi Kiwanuka –
Applicant. Miscellaneous Application No. 03 of 2021
Uganda vs Patricia Ojangole Criminal Case No. 1/2014
Marvin Baryaruha v Attorney General H.C. Miscelleneous Cause No.149 of 2016.
Uganda Polybags Ltd V Development Finance Co. Ltd, SC Civil Application No. 2 of 2000
Libyan Arab (U) Bank & another V Adani Vassilads CACA No. 9 of 1985
R vs Surrey JJ (1924)1 KB 256
Deut vs Kiambu Liquor Licencing Court
R vs Camborne JJ (1955) QB 41
Cooper vs Wilson (1937)2 All E.R 762
Metropolitan Property Co. vs Lannon (1969)1 QB 877
Hannam vs Brandford Corporation (1970)1 W.L.R 937
King vs Saskatchewan University (1969)6 DCR 3rd at 120
Wilkonson vs Barkin Corporation (1948)1 KB 721
Franklin vs Minister of Town & Country Planning (1948) A.C 87
Meadowavale Stud Farm vs Stratford Country Council (1979) N.Z.L.R 342
Tumaini vs R (1972) E.A 441
R vs Kent Police Authority Exp Godden Supra
Taylor vs Nat Union of Seamen (1967)1 W.L.R 532
R vs Altrincham JJ (1975)2 W.L.r 450
And see Cranston, (1979) Public Law, 237
See also Tracey “Disqualified adjudicators”, 1982, Public Law, 623.
R vs Cough (1993)2 AC 646 (1992)4 ALLER 481
R vs Seven Banks Dist. Council, exp Fery (1985)3 ALLER 226

c) Scope of Natural Justice

Cheborion Barishaki v. the AG, M.A. 851 of 2004 (High Court)
Denis Bireije v. the AG, M.A. 902 of 2004 (High Court)
Wycliff Kiggundu Kato v. AG (1992) KALR 125
Fox Odoi and James Akampumuza v. the AG, C.P. 8 of 2003
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Gladys Aserua Orochi v. Kabale District Local Government C.S. 93 of 2002
John Kashaka Muhanguzi v. Kapchorwa District Council H.C. M.A. 129 of 2000
Board of Education vs Rice (1911)All E.R 179
Irrigation vs Minister of Heal (1935)2 All E.R 395
Charles Ollo vs K. Posts & Tele C.A No.56 of 1981
Nakkuda Ali vs Jayaratne (1951)A.C 66
Head of Military Government vs Military Governor of Mid Western State Exp. Obiyan (1973)
S.C (NIG)23
Ndegwa’s case above
Sheik Bros above
Re Marles application (1958)E.A 259
Ridge vs Baldwin (1964) AC 40
De Souza va Tanga Town Council (1961) EA 377
Postsalla vs Secretary of State (1898)AC
Ree H.K (197\67)2 QB 615
Schmidt vs Home Office (1968)3 All E.R 7950
R vs Aston University (1969)2 QB 538
Ivaranjan vs Race Relations Board (1976)All E.R 12
Maxwell vs Board of Trade (1974)QB 533
Fraser vs Mudge (1975)1 W.L.R 1132
Maynard vs Osmond (1976)3 W.L.R 711
Re Bonaface 1, Arinne et al V The Commandant of Entebbe Aviation Police Misc. case No. 172
of 2006.
O’Toole vs Scott (1965)A.C 9390
Devraj vs Patel (1955)28 K.L.R 143
Steven vs United Road Transport Union (1977)2 ALLER 941
R Royal Institute for Advancement of Learning exp. Takete (1979)2 D.L.R
Glyn vs Keele University (1971)2 ALLER 89
Durrayapah vs Vernando (1970)2 Aller 152
R vs Gaming Board (1970)2 W.L.R 1009
Edwards vs S.O.G.A.T (1970)3 W.L.R 713
Peera vs Della Santa (1969) E.A 618.
Norwest Holst vs Dept. of Trade (1978)3 All E.R 580
R vs Sec. of State, Exp. Hosenball (1977) W.L.R 766
Padham vs Honse Tax Assmto (1954)2 T.L.R 77
Mallock vs Aberdeen Corporation (1971)2 All E.R 1278
Re Liverpaol Tax Owners Association (1972)2 QB 299
Gaiman vs National Mental Health Association (1970)2 W.L.R 42
Bates vs Lord Hailsham (1972) W.L.R 1373
Wiseman vs Borneman (1969)2 W.L.R 706
Pearbeig vs Varty (1971)2 All E.R 552
Varty Inspector of Taxes (1972)2 ALLER 6. Natural Justice
Furnell vs Templeman and Others (1973)3 All E.R 569
R vs Hill Prison Board of Uistors Exparte Sto Germain (1979)3 All E.R 545
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 Chief Constable of North Wales Police vs Evans (1982)3 ALLER 141

d) Duty to give Reasons

Foulkes 8th Edn. 324-366
Padfield vs Minister of Agriculture (above)
Ward vs Shell (1951) All E.R 9CX
Breen vs A.E.U (1971)2 Q.B 175
Re Poyser (1964)2 Q.B 467
Fontaneau vs Chesteiton Times 20th August, 196????
See generally 33 M.L.R 154
R vs Crown Court at Krighsbridge (1981)3 All E.R 417

e) Effect of Denial of Natural Justice

Annebrit Aslund v Attorney General (supra)

Aserua v. Kabale District LG (supra)
Muhanguzi vs. Kapchorwa District (supra)
Bireije v. the AG (supra)
Durrayapah vs Fernando (above)
Mpungu & Sons Transporters vs A.G. C.A No. 17/2001 (Supreme Court)
Byrne vs Kinematooraph Renters (1958)1 W.L.R 762
Wood vs Woad (1874) L.R 9 Exch. 190
Chite vs E.A.C (1970) E.A 487
Stevenson vs United Road Transport (1977)2 All E.R 951
La Knche vs Secretary of State (1974)2 All E.R 112B
Amisminic vs No. F.C.C (above)
De Souza vs Tanga Town Coucil (above)
Denton vs City of Auckland (1969) NZIR, 236
D.P.P vs Head (1959) A.C 83
Hauslow C.C Twickenhem Developments (1970)3 W.L.R 558

TOPIC 3: REMEDIES

Prerogative Orders

Certiorari & Prohibition

Judicature Statute cap 13 vol.2
Byaruhanga v Mbarara Municipal Council (1995) 4 KALR 62
R vs Electricity Commissioners (1924)1 KE 171
R vs Woodhouse (above)
Shiekh Bros case (above)
R Bukoba Gymkhana Case (above)
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Ndegwa case (above)
Kobwome Mera v Attorney General Miscellaneous Application 26 of 1998
Re Marles (above)
Nakuda Ali case (above)
R vs Manchester Legal Aid C’tee ex.p. Brand (1952)2 QB 413
R. Milling Ordinance (above)
R vs Paddington Valuation Officer (1966)1 QC 380
R vs Criminal Injuries Compensation Coard (1967)2 QB 864
Jayawardine vs Silva (1970)1 W.L.R 1365
Farmers Bus Service vs Transport Licensing (1959) E.A 1959
Re vs Post Office Ex.p Byrne (1975)1 I.C.r 221
Re vs Board of Visitors of Hull Prison Ex.p St.
Germain (1978)2 W.L.R 598
Denis Bireife vs Attorney-General MISC. Application No. 902 of 2004.
R vs MacColl (1974)42 Del R. (3rd) 7630
R Paddington Ualuation Officer (1965)2 Aller E.R 836
Devshi vs Transport Licensing T. (1971) E.A 289
R vs Herrod Ex.p. Leed City Council (1976)1 All E.A 273, 292.
R vs York JJ (1956)1 W.L.R 254
Railway Corp. vs Sefu (1973) E.A 327
R vs Hendon R. D.C ex.p Chorley (1933)1 KO 696
R vs Hradford - Avan UDC (1964)1 W.L.R 1136
R vs Secretary of State for Environment (1981)1 All e.R 788
R vs Thames Magistrates Courts (195?) 44 LGR 129
John vs Chatalos (1973)3 All E.r 410
Javda Patel v. URA (1993) KALR 10
Harriet Grace Magala v. Board of Governors Makerere College (1994) 1 KALR 10
Kawenja, Othieno &Co. Advocates v. Xavier and Sons M.A. 109 of 2003
Aslund v. the AG (supra)
Gustro Ltd v. the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority High Court M.A. 21 of
2004
MDG Khan v. Islamic Union of Uganda (1994) 16 KALR 64
Uganda Bankers (Employers) Assoc. v. National Union of Clerical Employers (1995) 4 KALR 30
Stephen Byaruhanga v. Mbarara Municipal Council (1995) 4 KALR 62
Mugabwa v. Kisembo Muleju (1996) 3 KALR 8
In Re Mustapha Ramathan (1996) 5 KALR 86
Mwesigye Enock v Electoral Commission (1995) 2 KALR 107
Byakatonda v. Board of Directors of Banyankole Kweterana Coop Union (1995) 5 KALR 34
Bireije v. the AG (Supra)
Cheborion Barishaki v. the AG (supra)
Clear channel Independent Ltd v. Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (Misc.
App. No. 380 of 2008)
Lin Jeng-Liang & Anor v. Ag. Commissioner for Land Administration (Miscellaneous Cause No. 184
of 2009)
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Sejjusa v. AG (Miscellaneous Cause No. 176 of 2015)
Royal Group of Pakistan v. Mavid Pharmaceuticals Ltd (HCCS No. 383 of 2010) [2017]
Pauline Nakabuye v. URA (Misc. Cause no. 372 of 2019)
Lukwago & 13 ors v. EC & 2 ors (Misc. Cause no. 431 of 2019)
In the matter of an application for judicial review by Walugembe (MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL CAUSE
NO. 231 OF 2018)

Mandamus
Republic v Kenya School of Law & 2 others Ex-parte Julient Wanjiru Njoroge & 5 others [2014]
Padfield v Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food [1968] UKHL 1
R vs Met. Police Commissioner Ex.p Blackburn
Re Fazal Kassam (1960) E.8 168
Paddington Valuation Officer (above)
Passmore vs Oswalthwhistle U.D.C (1898) A.C 387
R vs Hereford Corporation (1970)1 W.L.R 1424
C vs Manchester Corporation (1911)1 KB 560
Shah vs A.G (1970) E.A 543
R vs Bank of England (1819)B & ALD 62
R vs Inland Revenue Commissioners, exp. National Rederation of Self-Employed and Small Business
Ltd (1982) AC 617.
R vs Russell, exp Beaverbrook Newspaper Ltd. (1969)1 QB 342, 348
R vs Hereford Corporation, exp. Hanower (1970)1 W.L.R 1424
Brother Peter A.G (1980) H.C.B 107.
Firemaster Ltd v. Uganda Railways Corporation (1998) 2 KALR 23
Uganda Blanket Manufacturers v. AG (1997) 5 KALR 118
Mera Kobomwe v. AG (1998) 1 KALR 26
Administrator General v. UPTC (1993) 4 KALR 106
Clear channel Independent Ltd v. Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (Misc.
App. No. 380 of 2008)
Nampogo Robert and Anor v. AG (HCT-00-CV-MC-0120 OF 2008)
Mbabazi Roselyn Tusiime v. AG and Anor. (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 0061 OF 2019
Sejjusa v. AG (Miscellaneous Cause No. 176 of 2015)
Inspector General of Government v. AG (Misc. App. No. 744 of 2014)
SMS Empire Ltd v UCC and 2Ors (Misc. Cause No. 104 of 2018)

Equitable Remedies

Injunction & Declaration

Government Proceedings Act Cap. 69 vol.2. cap 77 vol.4
Civil Procedure Rules. Cap.65 vol.2 Statute No.13 of 1996, cap 71, vol.4.
American Cynide vs Ethicon (1973)1 All F.R 504
Birmingham Corpne vs Perry Stadium (1972)1 All E.R 725
A.G vs Block and Another (1959) E.A 180
Sazamazo vs A.G (1960) E.A (1955) QO 207
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A.G vs Harris (1960)1 QB 31. On Appeal (1961)1 QB 74
Cox vs Green (1966) Ch 216
Odhiambo vs Odenyo (1973) E.A 416
Immigration Control Board vs Singh (1956)
Sungai Wangi Estates vs Uni. (1975)1 M.L.J 136
Chutram vs Mystery Model (1972) E.A 525
Couriet vs Unton of Post Office Workers (1977)2 W.L.R 3100 CA): (1977)3 W.L.R 300
Dyson vs A.G (1911)1 KP 410
Barnard vs National Dock Labour Board (1953)1 All E.R
Pynx Cranite Co. vs Minister of Housing (1960) A.C 615
Matalanga vs A.G (1972) E.A 518
Less vs Showmans Guild (1952)2 QB 3Z90
Barraclough vs Brown (1997) A.C 615
Ealing B.C vs Race Relations Board (1972) A.C 342
Healey vs Minister of Health (1955)1 QB 221
Imperial Tobacco Ltd vs FH-Gen. (1980)2 W.L.R 466
Opolot vs A.G (1969)
Anisminic Ltd v Foreign Compensation Commission (1968)2 QB 862
Boath and Co (International) Ltd vs National Enterprise Bd (1978)3ALLER 624
Lonrho Ltd vs Shell Petroleum (No.2) [1982] A.C 173
Banis vs Bethell (1981)3 WLR 874
Buxton vs Minister of Housing and Local Government (1961)1 QB 278.
Arsenal Football Club Ltd vs Eride (1979) A.C 1
R vs I.R.C (1982) AC 617
Francis Mukama vs Uganda Wildlife Authority Civil Suit No. 290 of 2002.
Ug. Moslem Supreme Council vs Sheikh Mulumba & Ors (1980) H.C.B 110.

Ordinary Remedies

Damages

Government Proceedings Act cap 77, vol.4

Evidence Act Cap 65 vol.2. Statute 2 of 1996, cap.6 vol.2
Phillips. P. Jackson 7th edn, pg.699
Bayne - Government Liability for Torts by Officials E.A.L.R
De Smith 31-38, Ganz (1973) Public Law 84
Metropolitan Asylum Co. vs Hill (1816) app. Case 143
Hammersmith Ry Co. vs Brand (1816) LR 4. H.L 171
Geddis vs Proprietors of Bann Reservior (1873)3 App. Cas 430
Dun vs N.W Case Board (1964) QB 866
East Suffolk Catchment Board vs Kent (1914) A.C 74
Cooper vs Wandsoworth Board of Works (above)
Wood vs Wood (1974) LR 9 EX 190
Davies vs Bromley Corporation (1908)1 KB 170
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 O’Connor vs Isaacs (1956)22 QB 328
David vs Abdul Cader (1963) All E.R 79
Kimani vs A.G (1969) E.A 29
Home Office vs Dorset Yacht Co., (1970)2 W.L.R 1148
Minister of Housing vs Sharp (1970)2 W.L.R 802
Dutton vs Bognor Regis. U.D.C 91972)2 W.L.R 299
Gohil vs A.G (1967) E.R
West Nile District Administration vs Dritoo (1966) E.A 324
Tamlin vs Hannaford (1950)1 KB 18
A.G for New South Wales vs Perpetual Trustee Co., (1955) A.C 457
Abbot vs Sullivan (1952) All E.R 226
Conway vs Rimmer (1968) A.C 910
R vs Lews JJ (1972)3 W.L.R 279
Cromtons vs Customs & Excise Commissioners (1972)2 QB 102
Tampion vs Anderson (1973) V.R 715
Roncarelli vs Duplessis (1959)16 D.L.R (2nd) 689
Sirros vs Moor (1974)3 All E.R 776
Anns vs Merton I.B.C (1977)2 W.L.R 1025
Lonho vs Shell Petroleum Co. Times March 13, 1980, C.A
Burmah Oil Co. Ltd vs Government of Bak of England (1979)1 W.L.R 473
Takaro Properties (in recievership) vs Rowling (1976)2 N.Z.L.R
D vs Nat Society Prev. of Cruelty to children (1977)1 All E.R 589
See also Nott, (1980) Public Law 10
Bowman & Bailey “Negligence in Public Law” 1984 P.L 277
General Reading of Remedies by P.P Craig, pg.461-496. Remedies: II pg. 527-557
John Kashaka Muhanguzi vs Christopher Songhor HCCS No. 94/1999 (Mbale)
Pius Nuwagaba vs Law Development Centre HC Application NO. 589 of 2005.
Charles Kabagambe vs Uganda Electricity Board Constitutional Peth NO. 2 of 1999.
Chapter I of the Constitution.
Leadership Code Act, 2002
Inspectorate of Government Act 2002
Reports of Inspectorate to Parliament (Twice yearly)
The Whistle Blowers Protection Act 2010.
The Anti-Corruption Act 2009
The Access to Information Act 2006
John Ken Lukyamuzi vs Ag. & Electoral Commission.

Structural Interdicts
Robert Kirunda,. Enabling (Non) Compliance: E F Ssempabwa V AG and the quest for more meaningful
engagement in court aided electoral reform.

Christopher Mbazira, From ambivalence to certainty: Norms and Principles for the Structural interdict
in social economic rights litigation in South Africa

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Benson Tusasirwe, Implications of the decision of the Supreme Court of Uganda in Prof Fredrick E.
Ssempebwa and 2 Others V Attorney General for constitutionalism and democratization.

Cases
Centre for Health Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) & 2 Others Vs Mulago National Referral
Hospital & The Attorney General, HCCS No. 212 of 2013.
Amama Mbabazi Vs. Yoweri Museveni & Ors. SC No. 1 of 2016
Brown V Board of Education (1954)
Fakie case ([Link] )
Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa, Prof Fredrick JJuko and Anor V Ag Supreme Civil Application No. 5 of
2019

NON-JUDICIAL REMEDIES – Ombudspersons, Commissions of Inquiry, Parliament

Garner, Ch. 5, pg.98

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Inspector of Government Act
Rules of Procedure of the Parliament of Uganda

TOPIC 4: PROCESSES OF GOVERNMENT

(Consultation, Public Inquiries, Registration, Inspection & Enforcement of Standards, Licensing)
- Halbury’s Law 1(1), pg. 108
- Foulkes 8th edition
- Richard B. Stewart, Regulation, Innovation, and Administrative Law: A Conceptual Framework,
California Law Review, 1981 Vol. 69 (5)
- S. 45, Interpretation Act.
- National Bureau of Standards Act, Cap 347 laws of Uganda
- Commissions of Inquiry Act, Cap 166, Laws of Uganda
- Trade Licensing Act (1969) cap 101, Laws of Uganda
- The Uganda Electricity Regulatory Authority Act
- The Uganda Communications Act
- The National Environmental Act
- The Forests Act
a) Re An Application by Summaria Bus Service (1959) EA 227
b) Dent vs. Kiambu Liquor Licensing Court (1968) EA 80
c) Fernandes vs. Kericho Liquor Licensing Court (1968) EA 640
d) Ahmed vs. Republic (1973) EA 237
e) Shah vs. Derishi & Co. Ltd vs. The Transport Licensing Board (1970) EA 631.
f) Karia & Co. Ltd vs. Dhanani (1969) EA 392.
g) Muhuri vs. Iron Mongery Ltd vs. A.G (1972) EA 271
h) Mahon vs. AIV New Zealand Ltd (1984) AC 808.
i) R vs. Huntingdon District Council Explowna (1984)1 AIIER 58/(1984)1 WLR 501.
j) R vs. Bristol City Council, exp. Pearce (1985)83 LGR 711.
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k) Public Disclosure Commission vs. Isaac’s (1989)1 AIIER137.
l) Center for Public Interest Law v Ag. Misc Cause No.91 of 2020
m) Uganda Diary Traders Association v The Diary Development Authority & Ag Misc Cause
No.113 of 2015
n) Bhatt Murphy and Others v The Secretary of State for Health ex parte United States Tobacco Inc
(1992) 2 QB
o) ULS v KCC and Another Misc Cause 243/2017

THE CONTROL OF PUBLIC FINANCE

• The Constitution of 1995 (152-160)
• Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA),2015
• National Audit Act
• Inspectorate of Government Act, 2002
• Leadership Code Act, 2002
• The UN Convention against Corruption
• The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act 2003
• Procurement and Disposal of Asset Regulations 2003
• The Anti Money Laundering Act, 2015
• National development Plan (2020/21-2024/25)
• Local Governments (Financial and accounting) Regulations
• Tax Procedure Code Act 2014 (as amended by the 2019 amendment)

Cases

1. Kikungwe Issa and Anor v Standard Bank Investment Corporation and Anor [2004] UGCommC
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2. Karuhanga v Attorney General [2014] UGSC 13
3. Bank of Uganda v. Banco Arabe Espanol
4. Parliarmentary Commission v Mwesigye [2019] UGSC 11
5. Advocates Coalition for Development & Environment & 4 Ors v Attorney General & Anor
[2011] UGSC 11
6. Uganda v Lwamafa Jimmy & 3 Ors [2018] UGHCACD 11
7. Attorney General & Anor v Uganda Law society [2014] UGHCCD 99
8. Clear Channel Independent Uganda Ltd v Public Procurement And Disposal of Public Assets
Authority [2009] UGHC 180
9. Arua Municipal Council v Arua United Transporters Sacco [2017] UGHCCD 171
10. Baron Services v. PPDA PPDA Appeals Tribunal Application No 11 of 2019

TOPIC 5: PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT

The Government Proceedings Act (Cap 69 Laws of Uganda (GPA)

The Limitation Act Cap.70 Laws of Uganda
The Civil Procedure and Limitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No.20/69
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Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (Amendment) Act, 2021

Cases
Bob Kasango v The Attorney General & The Director of Public Prosecutions, Constitutional Petition
No. 16 of 2016
Akech v The Attorney Geneneral, Civil Suit No, 368 of 2018 [2020]
CEHURD, Perez Mwase & 2 Others v Attorney General & Buyende District Local Government,
Constitutional Petition, HCCS No.135 of 2017.
Haruna Nsereko Isabirye v The Attorney General & The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance and
Economic Development/ Secretary to the Treasury, HCMA No.12 of 2018
Oola Dan Odiya v The Attorney General, HCMC N0.26 of 2016
Philadelphia Trade and Industry Limited v Kampala City Council Authority, HC Civil Revision No.15
of 2012.

Kampala Capital City Authority vs Kabandize and 20 others Civil Appeal No 13 of 2014 SC.
Attorney General vs Gladys Nakibuule Kisekka Constitutional Appeal No. 02 of 2016
Hon Amama Mbabazi vs Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Attorney General and others Election Petition
No. 1 of 2016
Nampogo Robert and Tumwesigye Moses v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition N0. 43 of
2012
Dr. Kizza Besigye & Others v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition No. 7 of 2007
Dr. Kizza Besigye v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition No. 52 of 2011
Dr. Kizza Besigye & Others v Attorney General & Another, Complaint UGANDA Human Rights
Commission N0. 177 OF 2001
Mafabi Richard v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition No. 14 of 2012
Centre for Health Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) and 3 Others Vs Attorney General
(SC), Constitutional Petition No. 16 (Political Doctrine Question)
Omunyokol Akol Johnson Vs Attorney General Civil Appeal No.071/2010
Clear Channel Independent (U) Ltd versus Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets
Authority Miscellaneous Cause Number 380 of 2008
Joel Cox Ojuko v The Attorney General HCMC No.109 of 2004
The Attorney General v Silver Springs Hotel ltd and others
The Attorney General v Osotraco Ltd.
Kataryeba Tumukunde V Attorney General
Uganda Law Society V Attorney General, Constitutional Petition N0.18 of 2005
Aseru Gladys Oroch V Kabale District Local Government
Charles Alir v Kotido District Local Government, HCMA N0 01 of 2011
Elias Lukwago v The Attorney General and Kampala City Council Authority, HCMA N0. 94 of 2014
Gladys Nakibuule Kisekka v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition No.55 of 2013
Twinobusingye Severino v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition No. 47 of 2011
Sejemba Israel v The Attorney General Constitutional Petition No. 037 of 2014

Contract
S.3 GPA
Clear channel Independent Ltd v Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (Misc.
App. No. 380 of 2008)

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Crane Bank Limited & 6 Others v DFCU Bank Limited & 14 Others, in the High Court of Justice,
Business and Property Court of England and Wales Commercial Court, Case No: CL-2020-859
Capital Shopers and 4 Others v Uganda Revenue Authority HCMC No.109 of 2020
GM Combined Ltd v AK Detergents (U) Ltd (1) (Civil Appeal-1995/34) [1996] UGSC 11
Amphrite vs The King (1921)3 KB 500
Robertson vs Minister of Pensions
Churdiward vs R (1865)1 QB 173 1949 1 KB 227

Tort
S.4 GPA
Akech v The Attorney Geneneral, Civil Suit No, 368 of 2018 [2020]
Nampogo Robert and Tumwesigye Moses v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition N0. 43 of
2012
Muwonge vs Attorney General (1967) EA 12
Mukwese vs Attorney General (1972) ULR 29
S.6 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
Fisher vs Oldhan Corp. (1930) All S.R 96
Attorney General v Church 1972 EA 392
Katikiro of Buganda v Ag. (1958) EA 765
Sengendo vs AG (1972) EA 140

Human Rights Violations

Armed activities in the Territory of the Congo: Democratic Republic of Congo v Uganda, International
Court of Justice, Judgement (2022)
Nampogo Robert and Tumwesigye Moses v The Attorney General, Constitutional Petition N0. 43 of
2012

Procedural Matters
Statutory Notice - S.1 Civil Procedure and Limitation Act
S.11 G.P.A
S.12 G.P.A
Bishop vs AG (1966) EA 463
Raichura vs Sodhi 1967 EA 624
The Limitation Act Cap.70 Laws of Uganda
S.2 Civil Procedure and Limitation Act
Civil Procedure & Limitation (Misc.) Prov. (Amendment) Act
Twagira vs AG 1998 HCCS

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