This paper introduces students to the concept of international human rights law, tracing the concept of rights ( but in brief) from different times and civilizations. It gives an overview of the legal and institutional frame work for international human rights law, and defines terms that are important for understanding the subject.
The paper gives a brief introduction to copyright law in Uganda, focusing on the definion of "copyright," and other terms that are pertinent in appreciating the subject of copyright law. Different topic such as works capable of copyright protection and works not capable of copyright protection, copyright infringement, defenses, moral and economic rights, and transfer of copyright, are covered.
I am a legal schorler specializing in legal research ( doctrinal). I graduated from Law school in 2022. I am also an activist for environmental and climate change.
