news 4 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Attorney General and DPP in Heated Dispute Over Forensic Bill
Uganda's Attorney General and Director of Public Prosecutions are at odds over the proposed Forensic Bill, which could transform criminal justice practices and scientific evidence handling. The clash highlights tensions in legal oversight and forensic governance. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/insight/attorney-general-dpp-clash-over-forensic-bill-5412760
A significant disagreement has emerged between Uganda’s Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding the Forensic Bill currently under consideration.
The bill aims to establish a structured framework for forensic science in criminal investigations, potentially shifting how evidence is collected, analyzed, and presented in courts.
Sources indicate the conflict centers on authority over forensic operations and scientific oversight, with both offices staking claims to key regulatory roles.
Proponents argue the legislation will enhance the reliability of criminal justice proceedings, while the dispute raises questions about power distribution within government institutions.
This story is based on reporting from Daily Monitor (Uganda), published on April 4, 2026.