The chief justice, Bart Katureebe has expressed concern on the ugly scenes which ensued yesterday (Friday) in the Buganda road court, when the audience turned rowdy and destroyed court property during the sentence of former Makerere University researcher Dr. Stella Nyanzi.
The vandalised property include the video conferencing and security equipment.
The acts described by Katureebe as uncivilised, offensive and disrespectful of the sanctity of the courts, also saw trial magistrate, Gladys Kamasanya hit by a bottle in the face.
“This kind of thing is unacceptable, we condemn this kind of hooliganism in the strongest possible terms. We hope the culprits are quickly identified and brought to book.” Katureebe said on Saturday.
The incident followed Dr. Nyanzi’s protest against bringing her for sentence via video link instead of physical presence in court. She stripped off and displayed her breasts.
He however commended the magistrate for remaining calm throught the proceedings and the assault on her.
