Trials in absentia

Uganda

Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995 (2005)

CHAPTER FOUR—PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF FUNDAMENTAL AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS.

General.

28. Right to a fair hearing.

(5) Except with his or her consent, the trial of any person shall not take place in the absence of that person unless the person so conducts himself or herself as to render the continuance of the proceedings in the presence of that person impracticable and the court makes an order for the person to be removed and the trial to proceed in the absence of that person.

Rome Statute

Article 63 Trial in the presence of the accused

1. The accused shall be present during the trial.