Posted on 03/15/2025 11:54:16 AM PDT by nickcarraway
A Ugandan judge has been found guilty of human trafficking and conspiracy to intimidate a victim in a case that has shocked observers.
Lydia Mugambe, a High Court judge in Uganda and a UN judicial officer, was arrested under the Modern Slavery Act in the UK.
Police footage showed her expressing disbelief as officers informed her of the charges. She insisted she had diplomatic immunity and denied any wrongdoing.
During the trial, prosecutors argued that Mugambe had exploited a young Ugandan woman, misleading her about the purpose of her travel to the UK and subjecting her to unfair working conditions.
The prosecution also claimed she conspired with Ugandan deputy high commissioner John Leonard Mugerwa to facilitate the woman’s entry into the country. In exchange, she allegedly agreed to intervene in a legal matter involving Mugerwa.
The victim, whose identity is protected, told the court she felt isolated and trapped while in the UK. Mugambe, who was pursuing a law PhD at the University of Oxford, denied coercing the woman into unpaid labor, saying she had always treated her with kindness.
Following her conviction, Thames Valley Police confirmed that the United Nations waived any diplomatic immunity Mugambe may have had as a UN judge.
Gasps were heard in the courtroom when the verdict was delivered, and proceedings were briefly halted after Mugambe appeared unwell.
This case highlights ongoing concerns over labor exploitation and the misuse of diplomatic privileges.
Some judge in RI will over-rule this whole thing. Our judges out rank everybody.
you know, maybe we shouldn’t be importing millions of people from places like uganda. Just a thought... now let’s hear the “conservative” diversity worshippers tell us why we must have unrestricted mass “legal” immigration. “illegal immigration is bad” but if we make it “legal” then it’s all good because we need that sweet, sweet diversity that they worship so much.
All you need to know is that the “Rev.” Al Charlaton is neither protesting nor making “demands.” He is unconcerned for some reason.
hmmmmm....
Mugabe....
Mugabe....
Let’s see, now...
Is that an Irish name? Scottish, perhaps...
No?
OOHHhhhhh!...
SORRY...
MuGAMbe...
Well, that’s different, now...
An Uganda judge? Not a chance that I would be shocked. Idi Amin’s old killing grounds.
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