Helen Saulnier 
The Governing administration of Uganda has issued a funeral programme for the mail off of deceased Supreme Courtroom Choose Justice Ruby Aweri Opio who died of stroke on Wednesday, 7th December at Mulago Clinic in Kampala.
In a Statement issued on Sunday, 11th December, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja explained the Authorities has constituted an Organising Committee to oversee the funeral arrangements and that President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Decide be accorded a State Funeral with all charges included by the Govt of Uganda.
Prime Minister Nabbanja claimed the funeral arrangements are in accordance with Area 23 and Routine 3 of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 which facts the funeral preparations of a deceased Supreme Court Choose.
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Even so, this legislation gives for only 30% of the Supreme Courtroom Judge’s gross once-a-year allowance to be used for funeral costs.
Justice Ruby Aweri Opio is the initially sitting down Decide to die in office considering the fact that the passing of the Administration of the Judiciary Act in 2020.
Flags shall fly at half-mast through the mourning interval.
Previously a condolence e book has been opened at the Judiciary headquarters and the Prime Minister stated it will be open up all through the new 7 days.
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In accordance to the programme, Justice Ruby Aweri Opio will be buried on Friday, 16th December, 2022 at Acungapenyi Mobile in Kachung Western Ward, Agwata Town Council in Dokolo District.
| DATES and Time (Calendar year: 2022) | Action | Spot |
| Monday, 12th December, 10AM | Exclusive Supreme Court docket Session | Judiciary Headquarters |
| Tuesday, 13th December, 10AM | Funeral Company | All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero |
| Tuesday, 13th December | Parliamentary Session | Parliament of Uganda |
| Wednesday, 14th December, 1PM | Joint District Council Sitting | Lira Town Council Corridor |
| Wednesday, 14th December, 6PM | Vigil at Judge’s Residence | Senior Quarters, Lira Metropolis |
| Thursday, 15th December, 10AM | Funeral Service | Augustine Church Barogole |
| Friday, 16th December | Burial | Acungapenyi Cell in Kachung Western Ward, Agwata Town Council, Dokolo District |
Listing of 13 Entitlements for a Deceased Supreme Court docket Decide
- State Funeral
- 30% of the Once-a-year gross allowance of the Choose earmarked for funeral charges
- Formal Assertion about the death manufactured on Television, Radio, Print and other Digital media
- Nationwide Flags flown at 50 percent-mast in the course of mourning time period
- Casket draped in the countrywide flag
- Casket escorted by Uganda Law enforcement Pressure in top roof flash light cars
- Casket carried by ceremonially uniformed pall bearers from the Uganda Police Pressure
- Entire body to lie in Condition for a person working day, for Public viewing
- A Condolence book opened for signing by political leaders, dignitaries and the Community
- An official guard to retain vigil and a bright light-weight to mild the Casket all through the night
- Parliamentary tribute with a band in attendance actively playing dirges
- A funeral assistance in a place determined by Cupboard
- Transport by hearse
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