In the matter of retirement of Hon. Mr. Justice Richard Buteera, the Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of Uganda (COA-00-CV-SS- 001- 2025)

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Holding

On a Notice of Motion moved by the Attorney General, the Court of Appeal, sitting as a special sitting, ordered that a ceremonial sitting be held to recognise and celebrate the service of the Hon. Mr. Justice Richard Buteera as Deputy Chief Justice upon his imminent retirement. The Court allowed members of the Bench and the Bar to express their gratitude for his service and directed that the speeches and expressions of gratitude be made a permanent record of the Court. The ruling decides no contested legal question and develops no legal principle.

Outcome

Motion allowed; special ceremonial sitting authorised and orders granted

Facts

The Attorney General, as Senior Counsel, moved a Notice of Motion supported by affidavit before a special sitting of the Court of Appeal, with the concurrence of Senior Counsel at the Bar, seeking that a special sitting be held to recognise the service of the Hon. Mr. Justice Richard Buteera, the Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, upon his imminent retirement.

Orders

• A special sitting of the Court to recognise and celebrate the outstanding service of the Hon. Mr. Justice Richard Buteera as Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda upon his imminent retirement is allowed.
• Members of the Bench and the Bar are allowed to express their individual and collective gratitude for the service on the Bench of the Hon. Mr. Justice Richard Buteera.
• The speeches and expressions of gratitude from the Bench and the Bar are made a permanent record of the Court.

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