CLEAN : Uganda: Professor Nyanzi's case adjourned

CLEAN : Uganda: Professor Nyanzi's case adjourned

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Social Studies, History, Law

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a legal review process involving a petition filed by Dr. Steven Yazzie in the Constitutional Court of Uganda. The petition challenges sections of the Mental Treatment Act as unconstitutional. The video also covers an application to stay proceedings under this act while the law is being contested. The discussion includes the implications of the 1938 law not aligning with the 1995 constitution of Uganda.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial decision made regarding the proceedings?

To continue without any changes

To pause the proceedings temporarily

To escalate the matter to a higher court

To dismiss the case entirely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who filed a petition in the Constitutional Court?

Doctor Steven Yazzie

The Chief Justice

The Minister of Health

The President of Uganda

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is being challenged in the Constitutional Court?

The Employment Act

The Traffic and Road Safety Act

The Education Act

The Mental Treatment Act

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the current constitution of Uganda enacted?

1985

1990

1995

2000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the application filed in the majestic court?

To request a new trial

To stay proceedings under the Mental Treatment Act

To appoint a new judge

To seek financial compensation