UN judges found guilty, convicted of forcing woman to work as slave
Prosecutors revealed that Lydia Mugambe, 49, abused her position of authority to control the victim’s life, preventing her from finding independent employment while compelling her to work as a maid and care for her children without pay.
A Ugandan High Court judge who previously served with the United Nations has been convicted of exploiting a young woman, forcing her into domestic servitude.
Prosecutors revealed that Lydia Mugambe, 49, abused her position of authority to control the victim’s life, preventing her from finding independent employment while compelling her to work as a maid and care for her children without pay.
Mugambe was found guilty on multiple charges, including conspiring to violate UK immigration laws, facilitating travel for exploitation, forcing labor, and attempting to intimidate a witness. She is scheduled to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court on May 2.
Thames Valley Police released footage capturing Mugambe's reaction at the time of her arrest under the Modern Slavery Act. Appearing visibly stunned, she insisted on her immunity, telling the arresting officer: "I am a judge in my country. I even have immunity. I am not a criminal."
When asked to confirm her diplomatic status, she reiterated, "Yes, I have a diplomatic passport."
