Lawyers under the Uganda Law Society have resolved to demonstrate against what they are calling abuse of the law in Uganda.

Mira Matembe

The lawyers are protesting in the manner in which opposition politicians are being arrested in the ongoing walk to work protests against high food and fuel prices.

The Uganda Law Society in a statement today said they are appalled by the nature of violent arrests, especially of Forum for Democratic Change President, Dr. Kizza Besigye was arrested in way that severely injured him.

The Lawyers say courts of law have been politicised, citing the manner which courts magistrates are being transferred between courts of law to hear particular cases. The lawyers have resolved to wear their legal gowns and sit at high court next Wednesday in protest.

A six man committee has been appointed to draft a petition addressing their concerns. The committee comprises of Tulyowa Kiwanuka, Hussen Kasinyi, Iren Invonge, Alex Mbanzina, and Allen Asiimwe.

The lawyers have also resolved to give free legal service to the accused, former Ethics and Integrity Minister Maria Matembe who at the same time is a lawyer by professional seconded the proposal saying lawyers need to get more involved in such matters affecting the country.

By Mugisa Isaac Mathias