In a shocking turn of events, Ugandan Supreme Court Judge Lydia Mugambe has been convicted of modern slavery and immigration offenses in the United Kingdom.
Ekwutosblog gathered that despite her esteemed position and impressive credentials, including being a UN judge and a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford, Mugambe was found guilty of exploiting a young Ugandan woman who worked as her maid without pay.
The victim was lured to the UK with promises of employment, only to be forced into unpaid servitude. Mugambe’s actions were deemed a serious breach of UK law, which requires all workers to be paid at least the minimum wage of £12.50 per hour. The judge’s sentence is pending, with a possible life imprisonment for modern slavery crimes.
This high-profile case highlights the UK’s commitment to combating modern slavery and upholding labor laws, regardless of an individual’s social status or position. Mugambe’s conviction serves as a stark reminder that no one is above the law.
