Uganda Law Society at Odds With Judiciary Over Colonial Traditions Uganda's judiciary has rejected a directive by the Uganda Law Society (ULS) instructing lawyers to stop addressing judges as "My Lord" or "My Lady" and to end the practice of bowing in court, arguing that the legal body has no authority to dictate courtroom protocol. The ULS said the colonial-era traditions are outdated, undermine citizens' dignity and should be replaced with simpler forms of address such as "Mr Justice" or "Madam Judge" as part of efforts to decolonise the justice system. Judiciary spokesperson James Ereemye defended the existing courtroom decorum, saying any changes should be pursued through the appropriate channels. The dispute reflects a broader debate across Africa over whether colonial legal tradition