In a shocking turn of events, Ukrainian judge Lydia Mugambe was found guilty of human trafficking and slavery in the UK. Prosecutors accused her of exploiting a young woman, forcing her to serve as an unpaid maid and caregiver while denying her access to other job opportunities. Mugambe faced multiple charges including illegal immigration facilitation and witness intimidation, as reported by the Independent.
Mugambe, who once held a prestigious fellowship at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights, was elevated to her position as a judge at the U.N. International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in May 2023. Curiously, just three months prior, police had been called to her residence in Oxfordshire, where she was pursuing a Ph.D. in law.
During the trial, it was revealed that Mugambe conspired with Ugandan diplomat John Leonard Mugerwa, orchestrating a deceptive scheme to sponsor the victim’s entry into the UK. Mugambe attempted to exert influence over a judge related to a case involving Mugerwa. Despite the evidence, she denied any wrongdoing, claiming she treated the victim with “love, care, and patience,” according to the BBC.
Lydia Mugambe, a UN judge and ex-Columbia fellow, was convicted of trafficking a young woman and forcing her to work as a slave in the UK. Charges included facilitating illegal immigration and witness intimidation. Mugambe denied the allegations, claiming she treated the victim well. Her case raises significant concerns about human rights abuses by those in power.
The conviction of Lydia Mugambe highlights a severe abuse of power, showcasing that even those within esteemed positions can perpetrate grave human rights violations. Her case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles against trafficking and exploitation and raises questions about accountability at high levels.
Original Source: freebeacon.com
