Lydia Mugambe, a UN judge and high court judge in Uganda, was sentenced to over six years in prison for forcing a young Ugandan woman to work as a slave in the UK. Mugambe exploited her position while studying for a PhD at Oxford, preventing the woman from seeking steady employment and using her for maid and childcare services. Prosecutors highlighted Mugambe's lack of remorse and the significant power imbalance in their relationship. The victim expressed fear due to Mugambeâs power, emphasizing the serious nature of the abuses carried out against her.
Mugambe's case demonstrates a profound betrayal of trust, exploiting her status for cruel manipulation while holding a prestigious role within the judicial system.
In her victim's words, living under Mugambe's control meant constant fear, underscoring the dramatic power imbalance that allowed such exploitation to occur.
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