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Hon. Lady Justice Bitature Mugyenyi inspecting the guard of honor at opening of the criminal session in Bushenyi

Hon. Lady Justice Anna Bitature Mugyenyi of the Commercial Court Division on Monday (August 3, 2020) opened a High Court criminal session in Bushenyi.

A guard of honor mounted by Uganda police, which was followed by a pre-session meeting where she addressed stakeholders, welcomed the Judge.

During the meeting, the Judge said she would handle 40 files in 40 days. The cases to be tried include 26 murder cases; nine aggravated defilement and aggravated robbery cases.

Hon.Lady Justice Bitature said due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, members of the public would be restricted from accessing court for the duration of the session. "Only witnesses, assessors and attorneys will be allowed in the cour thall," she said.

After the pre-session meeting, the Judge proceeded to Bushenyi Government Prison where she conducted plea taking and fixing of hearing dates.