Law Research Papers/Topics

Critical Analysis of Lending On the Security of Matrimonial Property in Uganda: The Issue of Spouse

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction Recognition of duty between spouses began a long time ago. This led to the development of fiduciary spousal duties 1 • The husband because of his management and control over the community propetty naturally occupied the position of a trustee for a wife and the family2 As such, based on the historical and traditional notions he was deemed the head of the family and tasked with the responsibility of executing important mandates on behalf of the family. Particular...

Critical Overview On the Role of Kadhi Courts in Solving Family Disputes in Uganda

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction This chapter presents the introduction of the study, the background of the study, the statement of the problem, the purpose of the study, research objectives, research questions, scope of the study, significance of the study, methodology and literature review and organization layout. 1.1 Background to the Study The concept of Khadi Courts is strongly believed that Assyrians and Sumerians from Iraq, where earliest civilization of the world arose found their way to...

The Implication of the Veil of Incorporation of Companies On Members

ABSTRACT The concept of lifting the veil of incorporation has a really been misunderstood for a great period of time especially by the lay man. It has been called upon even where the necessary statutory as well as common law provision do not necessitate. Even for the legal minds the mechanism for putting this substantive law into procedure have been murky and unclear. This paper is therefore aimed at prounding simplistic elucidation on the whole concept of lifting the veil of incorporation m...

The Law and Its Effectiveness as A Deterrence Mechanism of Crime in The Criminal Justice System of Uganda. A Case Study of Kampala Uganda.

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction Criminal law is distinctive for the uniquely serious potential consequences or sanctions for failure to abide by its rules. Every crime is composed of criminal elements, capital punishment may be imposed in some jurisdictions for the most serious crimes, and physical or corporal punishment may be. imposed such as whipping or caning, although these punishments are prohibited in Uganda. Individuals may be incarcerated in prisons or jail in a variety of conditions d...

An Appraisal of the Electronic Tax (E-Tax) Employed by The Ura in Collecting Taxes

ABSTRACT The study established the legal effectiveness of the electronic tax (e-tax) employed by the (URA) in collecting taxes. All the reforms in the Uganda's tax system were aimed at improving tax collections, administration, and above all e-tax. In a bid to improve e-tax, Uganda Revenue Authority decided to go online hence introducing the electronic tax filing system. Despite of the introduction of the Electronic tax system, Uganda Revenue Authority is facing a problem of tax payers faili...

The Refugee And The Right To An Effective Remedy In International Law

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................... i DECLARATION ...................................................................................................... iii APPROVAL ............................................................................................................. iv DEDICATION ............................................................................................................ v ACKN...

Critical Analysis Of The Law On The Use Of Child Soldiers In Armed Conflicts In Northern Uganda A Case Study Of Kitgum District

TABLE OF CONTENTS Declaration ................................................................................................. .ii Approval. ................................................................................................... .iii Dedication ................................................................................................ .iv Acknoledgement ........................................................................................... v Table of contents ..............

A Critical Analysis On The Law And Practice Of The Judicial Independence In Uganda Since The Promulgation Of The 1995 Constitution

ABSTRACTS This research has been made during the time when the Judiciary has been interfered by other organs of the government. The !995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda under Article 128 provides the issue of judicial independence and security of tenure, the latter being among the safeguards of the independence of the judiciary. This Article widely shows that the independence of the judiciary is provided for by the constitution of the Republic of Uganda and it must be observed by law b...

A Review Of The Laws Regulating Tobacco Cultivation And Consumption In Uganda

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATIONS ........................................................................................................................... i APPROVAL .................................................................................................................................... ii ' ACRONYMS .................................................................................................................................. v ABSTRACT .............................................

A Critical Analysis Of The Effectiveness Of The Principle Of Separation Of Power In Uganda.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Ill IV v vi vii 1.1 Background of the Study I 1.2 Statement of the Problem 9 1.3 Significance of the Study I 0 1.4 Objectives I 0 1.4.1 General Objectives I 0 1.4.2 Specific Objectives II 1.5 Res~arch Questions II 1.6 Scope of the Study II 1.6.1 Geographical scope II 1.6.2 Content scope I I 1.6.3 Time scope II CHAPTER TWO 2.1 Literature Review 12 2.2 Origins of the doctrine 15 2.3 The doctrine of Austria-common wealth 16 2.4 The doctrine in Australia the state 19 2.5 The law...

The Money Laundering Phenomenon: Preventive Legal Measures And Practical Problems Of Implementation. A Study Of Kenya.

Money laundering is a global phenomenon. Globalization and technology have resulted in an increase in international commerce, capital flows and the movement of goods and services across borders. Such factors have also increased opportunities to launder money and reintegratethe proceeds of crimes into the legitimate economy, in response to such developments as well to perceive threats to the national economies. Although Kenya recently enacted a legislation to combat money laundering, it has no...

The critical analysis on the effects of poverty on crime. A case study of kenya metropolis.

Abstract :t is said that a look at the laws of the country is looking at the people of the country :hemselves1 the law thus reflects the aspirations, fears and even the strength of the ieople. The Kenyan Legal System is entrenched with the spirit of shunning from what :auses discomfort to the people and embraces what brings pleasure to them2 by this :enet the Kenyan laws strictly outlaw any acts that are criminal in nature. rhe Kenyan legal system includes agencies for generating and administ...

The legal perspective for the prevention of oil curse in Uganda

ABSTRACT The confirmation of commercially explorable oil deposits in the Albertine Graben region of Uganda has attracted a lot of attention, nationally and even internationally. This is not only because of the socio-economic impact oil production may have on Uganda but there is a lot of attention on whether Uganda will follow what seems to have become a trend in resource rich African countries. This trend is clear in ~ountries like Nigeria, Gabon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Despite the fa...

Control Of Sexually Transimitted Diseases Vis-A-Vis Human Rights: A Review Of The Legal Frame Work

The study focused on the ways of controlling sexually transmitted diseases and the protection of the rights of the people living with sexually transmitted diseases in Uganda. Sexually transmitted diseases are worldwide health problem affecting both the young ones and the old irrespective of their status. Some of the sexually transmitted diseases like I-IlV / AIDS have got no cure, yet the people living with sexually transmitted diseases are surviving on the availability of antiretroviral drug...

An analysis of the sufficiency of the domestic violence law in Uganda a case of Kampala district.

Abstract This chapter entails the background to the area of the study, statement of the problem, research objective scope of the study, research questions significance of the study and chapterization, methodology, research design and the literature review. The above mentioned areas are of significance in this study since the chapter is the very foundation and reason why we are to carry out this study. 1.1.1 Background of the study Over the past decade, recognition of the scope and significanc...


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