Judge accused of bias refuses to step down in Besigye’s treason case

“The unfounded or unreasonable apprehension of bias on the part of the judicial officer can never be justifiable for seeking recusal,” Baguma said in a ruling delivered Tuesday (August 19). 

Besigye and Lutale had petitioned the criminal division of the High Court in Kampala, asking Justice Emmanuel Baguma to recuse himself from the case, citing bias. (New Vision/Files)