UN Judge Lydia Mugambe Convicted of Enslavement in UK

Lydia Mugambe, a United Nations judge and doctoral student at Oxford, was convicted of forcing a young Ugandan woman into domestic servitude after luring her to the UK under false pretenses. Mugambe, who claimed to be providing legitimate employment, instead made the victim work as her unpaid maid, confiscating her passport and visa to prevent her from leaving. Prosecutors described her actions as exploiting the victim's vulnerability and ignorance of her rights, leading to charges of forced labor and conspiracy to intimidate a witness. During her arrest, Mugambe insisted on her judicial immunity, expressing disbelief at the accusations against her. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting issues of human trafficking and the abuse of power by individuals in authority. Mugambe was found guilty of multiple offenses, including facilitating travel for exploitation and breaching UK immigration laws.