ABSTACT This is a study on the principle of judicial independence. This is a doctrine that has attained universal force which requires that in the perfonnance of its functions, the judiciary must act independently. The judiciary is the only institution that is entrusted with the role to protect the freedom and liberty of persons by way of interpreting the law. It therefore means that for efficient protection of personal freedom and liberty the judiciary must not be subject to any person or au...
A priority of health care policymakers in Uganda is to ensure that the vulnerable groups of people (particularly women of child birth, the poor, elderly, and children) have access to high quality health services. Policymakers try to ensure that access in terms of distance (or time taken) to a health facility and cost are affordable to these groups and therefore not a deterrent to health service utilization. Consequently, a sizeable proportion of public resources may go to construction of addi...
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ABSTRACT This paper discusses the effect of media laws on media freedoms. Considering the media as part and parcel of civil society, the author argues that media independence is critical to in the achievement of a tree and democratic society. To do so, it traces the historical evolution of Media in Uganda showing how they have progressed over the years. However, it is postulated that the growth of democracy in Uganda can be grearly enhanced b) the support of media. Therefore the media laws s...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the Impact of Gender Law on Domestic Violence with particular interest in different communities in Kenya. The objective of this study sought to find out the causes of domestic violence and assess the impact of gender law on domestic violence. The research also resorts to investigate the possible solution to domestic violence. The selection and identification of 150 people was based on random selection of different community to represent the entire population. The...
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ABSTRACT This paper is on the analysis of the Law on protection and conservation on forest resource in Uganda, carried out in Mukono District with the aim among others to identify the lacunae associated with forest law. The evils done on the forests which involve the ignoring of the rules and regulations, the political interference, illegal harvesting and trading of forest products and irrational use of forests are all explained. This study is basically doctrinal and the researcher has visit...
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Abstract This dissertation evaluates the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) as one of the modalities of addressing the 2007 post-election violence and the culture of impunity that has marred Kenya. It scrutinizes the credibility of the TJRC and examines to what extent it meets international standards. The dissertation assesses the circumstances leading to the formation (TJRC), its composition, objectives, mandate and powers. The research analyzes the complimentarity principl...
TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ......................................................................... i APPROVAL .............................................................................. ii DEDICATION ......................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................... iv LIST OF ACRONYMS ............................................................. vii LIST OF STATUTES ..................................
ABSTRUCT The study Consumer Protection Law in Uganda: Adequacy of the laws governing consumer protection in Uganda, has been carried out with specific objectives of finding out whether the laws relating to consumer protection in Uganda adequately protect the consumers. This was established by exploring the background and !levelopment of Consumer Protection Law, the different laws relating to consumer protection in Uganda, looking at the rights of the conswners and the different problems face...
ABSTRACT This research set out to examine challenges facing implementation of childrcn·s right to food in Uganda. with Mbale as the case study. The research analyzed the legal basis for children·s right to ltmd both at Municipal and international level. gender roles. control over linancial and physical resources and levels or decision making in the household and the c!Tcct on fullillmcn1 or child rights. ' ' Data was collected from 116 respondents using both qualitati,'C and quantitative m...
ABSTRACT In East Africa, the idea of economic c1ime is a new concept in the legal perspective and has only been recently embraced in the 21" Century. Practically however, economic crimes, and more specifically money laundering, have been taking place for centuries. Among others, weak and poor legal systems and reluctance to enforce the laws has led to the growth of this type of crime. The end result is that East Afi·ica has become a huge hub for illegal drugs, illegal anns and most recently...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................... i DECLARATION ....................................................................................................... iii APPROVAL ............................................................................................................. iv DEDICATION ............................................................................................................. v ACK...