Journalists sue Speaker Kadaga

Kampala

Two journalists from the Observer Publications have dragged the Speaker of Parliament of the parliamentary commission to court, seeking a judicial review of a decision barring them from reporting from the House.

Mr Sulaiman Kakaire and Mr David Lumu through their lawyer, Mr Allan Mulindwa, yesterday filed an application seeking a declaration that the decision made by Parliament, through the office of the clerk dated January 28, to suspend them from Parliament was beyond their legal authority.

They are also seeking permanent injunction restraining the parliamentary commission, chaired by Ms Rebecca Kadaga, from interfering with their reporting from Parliament. “There is no offence under the law for publishing false news and it is a limitation of media freedom.” reads part of the application.

The two are also seeking compensation for the damage caused in their work and career.

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