Law Research Papers/Topics

A Critical Analysis Of The Legal Framework Ricgulating Domestic Violence In Uganda Case Study Of Makindye Division Kampala District

Abstract In the recent years Domestic Violence in Uganda has been on the rise and it has affected people in many families especially children. women and men. These continue to be adversely impacted b) the Domestic Violence which occurs in families and homes. However there has not been sufficient research professing the causes and impacts of Domestic Violence on women. children and men. This research is intended to fill the gaps left out. Domestic Violence as a term has turned out to be the mo...

An Examination On Efficacy Of Disclosure Requirements In Capital Markets Authority Case Study: Kenya

Abstract World over, most securities investors stay glued to the affairs at the stock exchange markets. In Kenya, the situation is not different as one can easily find the investors either watching at the live trading of securities at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) or following up on the progress in the media. All these constitute the 'appetite' to know the affairs of their investment. Most of the investors in the securities market are yet to come to terms with the happenings at the Nairobi...

Cohabitation And Intestate Succession: A Human Rights Perspective

ABSTRACT General Comment 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights asks states to recognize and protect all families but leaves how to do this to state discretion. It is silent on whether all families must be protected equally in a II circumstances. 0 ften, stales make normative distinction between unmarried cohabitants and married s pauses s uch that cohabitants are normally not given the quality of rights and protections guaranteed to married spouses (Barlow et al, 200...

Challenges Faced By The Legal Profession 1n The 21st Century Ln ~Ala Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study shows that challenges faced by the legal profession in the 21 '' century in kamala Uganda can be attributed to the inadequacy and inefficiency of existing advanced legal norms and enforcement practice. The author paints a brief picture of the state to which legal profession in 21'1 century has an impact on professions. A legal system will be of little benefit or value to people unless they are able to make use of it. Low literacy levels in Uganda and a larger proportion o...

The effects of legislation on land disputes in uganda. Case study kampala district.

ABSTRACT. The importance of this land in Uganda is vast and the issue is gaining more and more importance, the number of conflicts both in comis and as well as out of court, is indisputably on the rise, tensions are increasing and ownership of land is becoming a strife political debate. Research on this topic is limited on the weakness of existing legislations, how land tenure affects land disputes, and the possible solutions to land disputes. -The goal of the research is to provide a compre...

An Examination Of Enforcement Of The Rights To A Clean And Heal Thy Environment In Uganda. A Case Study Of Kampala District

ABSTRACT The right to a clean and health environment if often overlooked within the context of discussion on human right. Against this background, this dissertation examines how the right to a clean and healthy environment can be realized and be implemented by Ugandans. Recognition of the constitutional right to a healthy and clean environment can facilitate the implementation and enforcement of environmental laws. This research has demonstrated that the incorporation of the right to a clean ...

The Contributions Of Uganda Police In The Observance Of Human Rights; A Case Study Of The Right To Police Bond, In Kampala

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ........................ ; .................................................................................................... ii APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................... iii DEDICATION ............................................................................................................................... iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ....................................

A Critical Appraisal Of Uganda Penal Code In Respect To Rape And Defilement

ABSTRACT Rape AND defilement violates the right of dignity of a girls and boys. It breaches the trust orwife. Even then, it is not criminalized as rape in Uganda. It raises a question, is a girls and boysbeing considered an object or the property of the husband. It also raises the question. as to does agirls and boys has right to save her body from the Just of her husband. No doubt the purpose ol·the being single is to provide right to have sex with' one u get married too. This paper points ...

A critical analysis of the law on armed conflict: striking a balance on humanitarian intervention.

ABSTRACT The research is about the analysis of the law of armed conflicts and how the international intervention strikes a balance. The main objective of the study is to critically analyse the law of armed conflict and how to strike a balance on the humanitarian intervention. The study will also look into the use of force, define what humanitarian law is, issues of the principles of international humanitarian law and to evaluate the application of international humanitarian law. In additiona...

Sexual and gender based violence on returned and internally displaced persons in gulu district.

ABSTRACT This study sexual and gender based violence on returned and internally displaced persons was caiTied out in Gulu District with specific aims of examining the procedures taken in the legal protection of the persons who are sexually abused and at the same time the weakness that are still existing within the laws, exploring policies towards the rights of the women internally displaced and also examining the solutions towards the internally displaced persons at camps. Sexual and gender ...

Enforcing The Right To A Cle.An And Heal Thy Environment In Kenya: Is The Law Up To The Task?

Table Of Content CHAPTER 1: ....................................................................••..............................................................................•.......... 9 I :0 INTRODUCTION . ............... ........................................... ... ........................... .. ................................. 9 THE RIGHT T< >A CLEAN, HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.. ... ........................... .. ................................ 9 1:2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBL...

Gender Relations And The Law: A Critique Of The Legal Regimeon The Protection Of The Victims Of Domestic Violence

Table of Contents DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................. i APPROVAL .......................................................... : ........................................................................ ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................................. iii !I 1 CHAPTER ONE: 1.0 INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY ..................

An Analysis Of The Legal Framework For Combating Corruption: A Case Study Of Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Declaration ......................................................................................... .ii Approval ........................................................................................... .iii Dedication ......................................................................................... .iv Acknowledgements ................................................................................ v Table of Cases .............................................

The Enforcement Of Intellectual Property Rights In Ken A Comparative Approach

ABSTRACT This research dissertation mainly dealt with the general objective and specific objectives of the study problem which is; the enforcement of intellectual Property Rights in Kenya; A comparative approach. The research sought to make a comparison between the enforcement mechanisms in Kenya comparing it closely with the enforcement mechanisms in Uganda and finally showing which jurisdiction is better placed in enforcing intellectual property rights and what can be learnt from whom. Cha...

The Legal Status Of The Right To Health Care Of Adolescents Living With Hiv/ Aids In Uganda

ABSTRACT The study in the main body consisted of an evaluation of the right to health care of adolescence living with AIDS/HIV in Uganda. It made an impact on the right to health care through an analysis of the international and national Human Rights instruments under the Human Rights regime and to make a case for the primacy of Human Rights and particularly the right to health care. The study further was to investigate whether the right to health care exists in Uganda, what are the availab...


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