"Civilians should be tried in proper civil courts,” says Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa, the chairperson of the ULS advisory panel.
The article was scrapped as parliament passed amendments to the penal law.
The bill is meant to provide a regulatory framework to ensure safety in research and development of modern biotechnology in Uganda.
The legislation would allow the government to petition a court to have online material it considers incitement removed.
"There is no excuse whatsoever that justifies undermining domestic laws including Tobacco Control Act."
It forbids content that stirs up opposition to the law or constitution, etc.
The National Coffee Policy was formulated in 2013, but a law is yet to be drafted.
During this season, a number of people travel to their villages to join their family members in one big Christmas party and new year celebration.
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