Why is mob justice an illegal and wrong way of handling child/juvenile offenders?
CRIMINAL LAW 'Children in conflict with the law' are defined as anyone under the age of 18 who comes into…
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What happens if a person against whom a maintenance order is made refuses to comply?
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS/ CHILD MAINTENANCE If after one month of making the maintenance order it appears to the magistrate that the…
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My (ex) partner does not provide for the basic needs of our children. What can I do to access child maintenance?
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS/ CHILD MAINTENANCE If one parent has the means to provide, but still refuses to do so, it is…
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I am a domestic worker, I have a feeling that my employer is mistreating me, what should I do?
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Who is a domestic worker or house servant? A domestic worker is a person (male/female) carrying on tasks…
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SUCCESS STORY: Sabrina could recover her rightful inheritance
SUCCESSION LAW This is the story of our client Sabrina (not real name) who came to JCU to lodge a…
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SUCCESS STORY: Emmanuel (70) got his will written down
SUCCESSION LAW JCU's Assistant Legal Officer at Mukono Centre is helping a 70-year-old client make a will. Our client, Emmanuel…
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SUCCESS STORY: Not leaving a will led to harsh consequences and could be solved after 13 years
SUCCESSION LAW "No more paying house rent, no more buying food!" said our client after finally acquiring justice. Monica (not…
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SUCCESS STORY: Cathy successfully acquired Letters of Administration to administer her late husband’s estate
SUCCESSION LAW In February 2021, the JCU Mbale Centre made a follow up visit to our client Cathy, who they…
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SUCCESS STORY: Kezekia’s father died without leaving a will
SUCCESSION LAW Kezekia lodged a complaint at our Hoima Centre offices against three of his relatives who had excluded him…
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