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The Immorality of Torture
Torture is a moral abomination that degrades human dignity, autonomy, and reason. Beyond its illegality, it embodies cowardice, cruelty, and disrespect for human worth. Rooted in domination and suffering, torture is universally condemned as a jus cogens norm. No justification exists for its use, and it must be denounced unequivocally by all members of a just and civilised society.
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Cash Bail is the Exception: Lessons For Ugandan Judges from Comparative Jurisdictions
Can every accused person pay cash bail? Of course not! Cash bail presents itself as among the silent contributors to increased pretrial detention in Uganda and in many cases a gross violation of the 1995 constitution.
Lex Amica
Apr 1610 min read
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Old Habits, New Manifestations: Article 92 and the NRM’s Obsession with Retrospective Legislation
The NRM party plans to enact a law providing for the retrial of civilians in military courts. Find out why this plan is unconstitutional.
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Feb 2510 min read
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Equality and Freedom from Discrimination
Article 21 of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995, guarantees every the right to equality and the right to freedom from discrimination.
Lex Amica
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Human Rights in Uganda
An Introduction to Human Rights in Uganda: Article 20 of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995. Introduction The Constitution of Uganda, in...
Lex Amica
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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The Industrial Court
Introduction The Industrial Court is a specialized Court that is mandated to handle and resolve Labour and Employment disputes between...
Lex Amica
Oct 22, 20244 min read
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Tax Appeals Tribunal
Introduction The Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) was established to offer an accessible, efficient, and independent platform for taxpayers to...
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Oct 22, 20243 min read
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The State of Constitutionalism in Uganda - August 2024
This report analyses the state of constitutionalism in Uganda for the month of August 2024.
Lex Amica
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Local Council Courts in Uganda
Local Council Courts (LCCs) play an important role in Uganda's legal system by resolving community-level disputes and minor criminal cases.
Lex Amica
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Human Rights Training Session at Nansana Secondary School
On July 7th, 2024, Lex Amica held a human rights awareness and training session at Nansana Secondary School in Wakiso District, Uganda.
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Sep 7, 20243 min read
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Magistrates Courts in Uganda
The Magistrates' Courts in Uganda are organized into three levels: the Chief Magistrate’s Court, Magistrate Grade I, and Magistrate Grade II
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Sep 7, 20243 min read
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The High Court of Uganda
Introduction The High Court of Uganda is an essential part of the country's judicial system, standing as the third-highest court after...
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Sep 6, 20243 min read
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The Court of Appeal / Constitutional Court
The Court of Appeal is an essential part of Uganda's judiciary. It serves as the second highest court in the country.
Lex Amica
Sep 3, 20244 min read
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The Supreme Court of Uganda
The Supreme Court of Uganda is the most powerful court in the country. It derives its powers from the Constitution of Uganda.
Lex Amica
Aug 31, 20244 min read
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The Uganda Code of Judicial Conduct
To guide the behavior of judicial officers, the Uganda Code of Judicial Conduct sets out rules and standards that must be followed.
Lex Amica
Aug 29, 20245 min read
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The Industrial Court in the adjudication of labour disputes.
The resolution of Employment disputes by the Industrial Court is hindered by jurisdictional ambiguity of conflicting court decisions.
Lex Amica
Jun 25, 20248 min read
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Why Wangadya is wrong: Justifying personal liability for Human Rights violations.
This article highlights the necessity of personal liability of police officers to deter abuse of power, and uphold rule of law in Uganda.
Lex Amica
Jun 10, 20247 min read
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The right to adequate food in Uganda
The right to adequate food is a fundamental human right. However, there are thousands of people who continue to die due to starvation.
Lex Amica
Mar 18, 20249 min read
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THE STUDENTS' GUILD TRIBUNAL
An Assessment of the Adequacy of the Makerere University Guild Tribunal as a Dispute Resolution Organ Within the Student Body
Lex Amica
Mar 14, 20241 min read
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Access to education for children with disabilities
This article analyzes the efficacy of the legal framework on the right to education for children with disabilities in Uganda.
Lex Amica
Mar 5, 20249 min read
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