attorney general of uganda v media legal defence initiative and others consolidated applications 4 of 2018 consolidated applications 6 of 2018 2019 eacj 44 28 may

attorney general of uganda v media legal defence initiative and others consolidated applications 4 of 2018 consolidated applications 6 of 2018 2019 eacj 44 28 may

The applicant failed to demonstrate 'sufficient reason' for the extension of time as required by Rule 4. The explanation of a single error by counsel was inadequate given the persistent pattern of procedural non-compliance and lack of promptitude. The interests of justice require the main reference to proceed without further delay, and the benefit of amicus curiae is for the court, not the parties. The application for extension of time is dismissed.

Citation
attorney general of uganda v media legal defence initiative and others consolidated applications 4 of 2018 consolidated applications 6 of 2018 2019 eacj 44 28 may
Parties
Applicant: The Attorney General of Uganda; Respondents: Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) and 19 Others
Court
EACJ
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2019
Procedural Posture
Consolidated Applications for Extension of Time and Striking Out Notice of Appeal / Ruling on Consolidated Applications at Appellate Division
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Amicus Curiae, Procedural Lapses, Right to Appeal, Court Discretion
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Appellate Practice Human Rights Extension of Time Amicus Curiae Procedural Lapses Right to Appeal Court Discretion

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Parties

The Attorney General of Uganda

Applicant

Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI) and 19 Others

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Consolidated Applications for Extension of Time and Striking Out Notice of Appeal / Ruling on Consolidated Applications at Appellate Division

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the late filing of the 16th July 2018 Notice of Appeal should be validated
  2. 2 Whether the 16th July 2018 Notice of Appeal was instituted out of time and should be struck out
  3. 3 What reliefs are the parties entitled to

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to demonstrate 'sufficient reason' for the extension of time as required by Rule 4. The explanation of a single error by counsel was inadequate given the persistent pattern of procedural non-compliance and lack of promptitude. The interests of justice require the main reference to proceed without further delay, and the benefit of amicus curiae is for the court, not the parties. The application for extension of time is dismissed.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Each party to bear its own costs