Applicant did not give any evidence to back his assertions at all. We
are of the firm view therefore that the Attorney General acted within
the legal framework and that his actions are not inconsistent with the
rule of law as the Applicant has argued.
78. The Inspectorate of Government Act, 2002 gives special powers to
the IGG in the exercise of his/her mandate. Indeed Section 14(6) of
the Inspectorate of Government Act, 2002 spells out that:“The Inspector General may, during the course of his or her
duties or as consequence of his or her findings, make such
orders and give such directions as are necessary and
appropriate in the circumstances.”
79. Section 14(8) goes further and states as follows:“Notwithstanding any law, the Inspectorate shall not require
the consent or approval of any person or authority to
prosecute, or discontinue proceedings instituted by the
Inspectorate.”
80. We observe that these provisions are well framed and provide for
functional independence.
81. Further and more importantly, Article 230 of Uganda Constitution,
1995 provide for special powers of the Inspectorate of Government
and it reads as follows:“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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