Uganda's Government Will Propose Creation of Khadi Courts

Uganda's Constitution, Sec. 129, provides for various courts to be established, including "qadhis' courts for marriage, divorce, inheritance of property and guardianship, as may be prescribed by Parliament." New Vision reported yesterday that Uganda's Attorney General, Freddie Ruhindi, told a committee of Parliament that the Government will soon propose a bill to implement this provision. The bill will provide for the creation of Islamic Khadi courts in which Muslims will be able to apply Sharia law.