By Idris Osong’o* 1. Introduction In July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered an Advisory Opinion  declaring...

The rise of algorithmic warfare means artificial intelligence is now reshaping how wars are fought. Although these advancements lower the immediate danger to troops in the field, they introduce complex legal and ethical dilemmas. Central to the debate is whether Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems can operate within the narrow confines of International Humanitarian Law.

We have seen recent extreme judicial restraint and erroneous interpretations from the Ugandan Judiciary that have denied accused persons the right to bail, the most prominent being Dr Kiiza Besigye and his aide Obed Lutale, who have been languishing in prison for over 260 days.

In the past weeks, there has been a wave of public reactions to the Constitutional Court’s decision in Women’s Probono Initiative v Attorney General (the polygamy decision henceforth). The judgement, which upheld the legality of polygamy under customary and Islamic marriage laws, has once again renewed the debate on the law’s prescription of who to love, how to love, and, particularly this time, how many people one can love.

Uganda’s Constitution guarantees the right to property, but Indigenous communities like the Batwa continue to face exclusion from ancestral lands. Despite international protections, a recent Constitutional Court ruling failed to recognize their land claims, focusing instead on affirmative action. This reflects Uganda’s broader struggle to align its laws with Indigenous rights. True justice requires embracing indigenous identity, codifying aboriginal title, and ensuring land r

On 13th March 2025, Kawempe North Constituency went to the polls to elect a Member of Parliament. This exercise was dominated by an unprecedented wave of violence orchestrated by Security Forces.  This Article revisits the violent scenes that have characterized Uganda’s elections from colonial days to the 2021 General election. It then narrows down to the Kawempe North By-Election and the resultant Election Petition specifically searching for an answer to the question; Who be

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.

The NRM party plans to enact a law providing for the retrial of civilians in military courts. Find out why this plan is unconstitutional.

Article 21 of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995, guarantees every the right to equality and the right to freedom from discrimination.

An Introduction to Human Rights in Uganda: Article 20 of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995. Introduction The Constitution of Uganda, in...

On July 7th, 2024, Lex Amica held a human rights awareness and training session at Nansana Secondary School in Wakiso District, Uganda.

The resolution of Employment disputes by the Industrial Court is hindered by jurisdictional ambiguity of conflicting court decisions.

This article highlights the necessity of personal liability of police officers to deter abuse of power, and uphold rule of law 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.

This article analyzes the efficacy of the legal framework on the right to education for children with disabilities in Uganda.

This article delves into the intricacies of the recent Court of Appeal verdict shedding light on the challenges imposed upon employees.

Over the course of the last three years, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has commanded considerable global media attention....