THE RESPONDENT’S SUBMISSIONS
55. The Respondent on his part submitted that both the IGG and the
Attorney
General
of
Uganda
acted
within
their
respective
constitutional and statutory mandates.
56. He further argued that the IGG derives powers from the Constitution
and the Laws of Uganda and pointed out that more specifically,
Section 14(5) and (6) of the IGG Act provides that:“5. The Inspectorate shall have powers to investigate, cause
investigation, arrest, cause arrest, prosecute or cause
prosecution in respect of cases involving corruption, abuse of
Authority or public office.
6. The Inspector General, may during the cause of his or her
duties or as a consequence of his or her findings, make such
orders and give such directions as are necessary and
appropriate in the circumstances.”
57. In respect of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the
Respondent stated that Article 230(1) & (2) reads:“1.The Inspector General of Government shall have power to
investigate,
cause
investigation,
arrest,
cause
arrest,
prosecute or cause prosecution in respect of cases involving
corruption, , abuse of authority or of public office.
2. The Inspector General of Government may, during the
course of his or her duties or as a consequence of his or her
findings, make such orders and give such directions as are
necessary and appropriate in the circumstances.”
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