Law Research Papers/Topics

A CRITIQUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT ON ITS DECISION. A CASE STUDY OF THE AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE

ABSTRACTThe study examined the International criminal court on African Perspective to examine theinternational criminal court proceedings under part v of the Rome Statute (investigation andprosecution) and proposals for amendments. One of the main reasons for the need of an ICCwas achieve justice for all. There have been many instances of crimes against humanity and warcrimes for which no individuals have been held accountable. In Cambodia in the 1970s, anestimated 2 million people were kille...

POST-CONFLICT GENDER-BASED SEXUAL VIOLENCE (SGBV) AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE REINTEGRATION PROCESS IN LIRA DISTRICT, NORTHERN UGANDA

ABSTRACTThis study examined the problem of gender-based sexual violence in post-armed conflicts andhow it has affected reintegration of former rebel captives into the community in Lira District.Sexual and gender-based violence is a human rights violation and it is perpetuated by negativeattitudes which discriminate people according to their sex. It can occur at individual level, inrelationships such as marriage, at commtmity and community levels. The study found out thatwomen and girl mothers...

STATE SOVEREIGNITY, AN OBSTACLE TO REGIONAL INTEGRATION CASE STUDY EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY

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THE RIGHTS TOADEQUATE HOUSING AND SHELTER INUGANDA THE CASE OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED WOMEN IN BUDUDA DISTRICT EASTERN UGANDA-NAMMEZI IDPC

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EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION: A CASE STUDY OF UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe right to information which is constitutional, the current legal regime of laws and theinstitutions established by the government of Uganda including access to information Act 2005are not sufficient to facilitate the right to information.The law neither obliges the government t to pro-actively disclose information nor does it providethe citizen activism in accessing such information. Therefore there is need for comparativereview of the access to information legal frame work in Ugan...

THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC ORDER MANAGEMENT ACT 2013 ON CONSTIUTIONALISM & RULE OF LAW IN UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe Public order Management Act Came into force on 2nd October 2013 ,ever since its enactmentit was followed by a lot of protests and criticisms. The scenes have been as many as they havebeen predictable. Some people declared that they would exercise their right to freedom ofassembly and demonstration unhindered as reported. The POMA was enacted to provide aregulatory framework for public assemblies. It however gives wide discretionary powers to theUganda Police Force to deny and disp...

THE CONSUMER PROTECTION AND AN EXAMINATION OF THE LAW AND PRACTICE IN SOUTH SUDAN

ABSTRACTChapter one demonstrated the research problem; and this will help to convince the readers thatthe problems exist and that opportunities of consumer should be adjusted.Chapter two involved the statutory protection of the consumer and why consumer protection isneeded. It has discussed the various legislations on consumer protection and the justification forthe laws. It will therefore lead to appreciation and understanding the research that has alreadybeen done in this area of interest.C...

THE EFFICACY OF ALTERNATIVE DESPUTE RESOLUTIONAND ITS RELEVANCE IN THE ADMINISATRATION OF JUSTICE IN UGANDA A CASE STUDY OF HIGH COURT

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ANALYSIS ON THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IN BACKLOG MANAGEMENT IN UGANDA

ABSTRACTThis study was carried out using the qualitative methodology of research, the study is basedon secondary information such as writings of high qualified state publicists as clearlyenvisaged in textbooks, novels, law journals, articles, websites and different literatureincluding class notice. The researcher also relied on judicial decisions made by differentjudges of different states, Acts of parliament relating to ADR and international Conventionswhere Uganda is party.Over the past sev...

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RIGHT TO EXPEDITIOUS TRIAL OF DETAINEES IN UGANDA -A SOCIO- LEGAL APPROACH.

ABSTRACTThis research paper analyses pre-trial detention (remand) in Uganda. It digs deep into thecauses and effects of lengthy pre-trial detention and provides suggestions to end it. The papergives appropriate hist01y of the wider context of pre-trial detentions in Uganda that spans Ji-omthe immediate post-colonial times of Uganda to the recent, highlighting major historical eventsthat have shaped the law on pre-trial deten 1;1m. It goes ahead to provide an analysis of theliterature both loc...

AN ANALYSIS OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING ACT OF 2010 IN THE DEVELOIPMENT OF KAMPALA CITY. A CASE STUDY OF KAMPALA CENTRAL

ABSTRACTKampala as a capital city, has found itself with too many developed stmctures which are•illegally founded and in turn do cause an impact of an over whelming large populationwhose problems it can hardly cope with. Because of its centrality and function, it has andwill continue to grow. Due to the ever increasing business activities and urbanpopulation, the city has faced problems of housing, planning and unemployment. Thisaffects the political, social and economic policies, and incre...

PROSTITUTION AND THE LAW IN UGANDA- A CASE STUDY OF KABALA GALA PARISH- MAKINDYE DIVISION

ABSTRACTThe study is about prostitution and the law in Uganda and the area of intervention islocated in Kabalagala Parish in Makindye Division in the suburban residential andcharacteristically slum area. People living in this area are in condition of abject povertyand consequently they have no possibility to afford the costs of basic needs, such asshelter, education, healthcare and food.Prostitution was established to arise from Media influences, lack of career guidance,poverty, independence ...

THE SEARCH FOR GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN UGANDA

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THE EFFECTIVENESS AND RELEVANCE OF PATENT SYSTEMS IN RELATION TO INTEllECTUl PROPERTY LAW IN UGANDA

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THE VICE OF COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS.CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF CONSUMER LAW AND PROTECTION IN UGANDA

ABSTRACTThis study vice of counterfeit products, critical evaluation of the applicability ofconsumer law and protection in Uganda was carried out in Uganda with specific aimsof assessing the various laws and institutions mandated to protect consumers who areexposed to counterfeit products and at the same time, pointing out the weaknesses thatare still existing within the laws and institutions in combating counterfeit.Despite the various steps that have been taken to curb counterfeit, this vic...


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