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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.

Lex Amica
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

Lex Amica
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...

Lex Amica
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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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.

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Dec 16, 20235 min read
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Nov 20, 20230 min read
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Infographics: Death Under The Constitution?
In Uganda, capital punishment through the death penalty is legal. The last execution was carried out in 2005. However, the government has...

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Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Nov 20, 20230 min read
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Infographics: Can Civilians Be Tried In The Court Martial?
The Court Martial has overtime tried civilians in respect to certain offences under the UPDF ACT. But does it really have this power? The...

Lex Amica
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Infograhics: How a Bill Becomes Law without Presidential Assent.
Originally Published: 03 APRIL 2023

Lex Amica
Nov 20, 20231 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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