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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.

Lex Amica
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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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.

Lex Amica
Sep 7, 20243 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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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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The Employee's Dilemma | Calvin Kahiigi
This article delves into the intricacies of the recent Court of Appeal verdict shedding light on the challenges imposed upon employees.

Lex Amica
Dec 16, 20235 min read
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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline: A Human Rights Dissect
Over the course of the last three years, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has commanded considerable global media attention....

Lex Amica
Nov 12, 20233 min read
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