Critical Analysis On State Militarism And Violation Of Human Rights In Uganda. A Case Study Of Luwero District

ABSTRACT

This is an exploratory study that sought to analyze the slate or militarisms and violation or

human rights in Uganda a case study in Luwero.

To find out the origin militarism in Uganda and its violation of human rights in Uganda.

The study was based on the qualitative method of data collection and analysis. It is also based

on secondary data from past literature on the subject and from other sources as well as libraries.

The research focuses on the right to life, personal liberty, right to a fair hearing and freedom

fi·om torture and cruel. inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in the 1995 Constitution

of Uganda.

To analyze acts of militarism visa vie infringement on the right to lili..'.JK'r~nnallib,:rt: l'l~_d1ll' .1

fair hearing, and freedom fi·om torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment by

the different governments in Uganda.

The research focuses on the appropriate remedies available to those whose rights have been

violated through acts of the military and Para-military bodies.

It also discusses the problems experienced in dealing with·the militarism and violation of human rights. As it provides possible interventions to streamline solutions to the problem above.