In a new statement, the New York City Bar Association expressed alarm about the recent passing into law of the Protection of Sovereignty Act (PSA) in Uganda. The City Bar contends that the law raises grave risks to the fundamental freedoms of association, expression, and public participation protected under regional and international human rights standards. The law’s provisions could be used to stigmatize civil society and risk criminalizing and limiting legitimate civic, development, humanitarian, or rule of law support activities in an environment of increasing restrictions on civic space, as documented by international observers. The City Bar reaffirms its solidarity... read more
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