Mugambe is accused of planning the woman's travel with the intent to exploit her and of attempting to intimidate her into abandoning the case against her.

The alleged victim stated she was unable to leave Mugambe's house until she repaid money for her travel to the UK, which she claimed Mugambe required.

The trial is taking place at Oxford Crown Court, where Mugambe faces four charges related to human trafficking and exploitation.

The prosecution described Mugambe's actions as taking advantage of the victim's naivety, depriving her of the opportunity to support herself.

Mugambe denies all four charges brought against her, including allegations of conspiracy with Ugandan deputy high commissioner John Leonard Mugerwa to facilitate the woman's entry into the UK.

The trial is expected to last three weeks, with proceedings continuing.

Prosecutors assert that Mugambe aimed to 'obtain someone to make her life easier and at the least possible cost to herself'.

Lydia Mugambe, a judge from Uganda and a PhD student at Oxford University, is on trial for allegedly trafficking a young Ugandan woman into the UK to work as her slave.

The victim had arrived in the UK on a work visa in July 2022 and expressed a desire to leave Mugambe's residence.

Prosecutors claim that Mugambe exploited her status, preventing the woman from gaining regular employment and forcing her to work as a maid and provide childcare without pay.

During the trial, it was revealed that Mugambe falsely claimed diplomatic immunity from arrest due to her judicial roles, but the Metropolitan Police confirmed she had no such immunity in the UK.

The trial is ongoing, with the court continuing to hear evidence, including body-worn footage of police officers responding to an incident at Mugambe's home in Oxfordshire.