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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 8, 2026
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Uganda Law Society bans ‘My Lord’ titles, courtroom bowing in decolonisation push
The Law Society directed advocates to instead to address judicial officers as "Mr. Justice," "Madam Justice," "Mr. Judge," "Madam Judge," "Mr. Magistrate," or simply by their surnames where appropriate...
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The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued an Executive Order directing its members to abandon colonial-era courtroom traditions, including the use of titles like "My Lord" and the practice of bowing before judges.
- The directive, titled "Abolition of Colonial Court Culture," took immediate effect on Tuesday.
- The initiative aims to eliminate practices that force "Ugandans into postures of humiliation."
- The ULS plans a 90-day national consultation on court culture, including the use of colonial wigs, gowns, and foreign legal language.
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