Criminal Law Archives - Justice Centres Uganda

Criminal Law October 23, 2024

Criminal Procedure is the process through which Penal laws are applied. It is procedural law rather than substantive law. Before…

Our clients had been on remand for 11 years having been indicted for double murder of a woman and child.…

Criminal Law October 27, 2022

Pre-trial detention is the stage in the criminal justice system when a person accused of committing an offence is arrested…

Prison July 18, 2022

Uganda Prisons Service provides reasonable, safe, secure and humane custody of suspects and offenders as well as rehabilitation. The Administrative…

Children's Rights March 1, 2022

When a case is proved against a child in a criminal trial and they are sentenced to imprisonment, he or…

Criminal Law February 28, 2022

When a child is arrested for breaking the law, the following should happen: The child’s parents or guardians must be…

Children's Rights February 28, 2022

Children below the age of 18 years who have committed or are suspected to have committed a crime are termed as;…

Court February 28, 2022

The general understanding of corruption is when a person acts in his public office contrary to the demands of that…

Court February 28, 2022

You have the Right to Appeal! In most cases, you may have the right to appeal the decision of the…

Criminal Law February 28, 2022

In detaining inmates, three main custody principles must be observed by Prison Authorities. These are: Remand prisoners are presumed to…

Court February 17, 2022

Criminal law is a set of laws used to punish people whose conduct is considered to be a danger to…

Criminal Law November 19, 2021

UHRC was established by the 1995 constitution of the Republic of Uganda and its mandated to investigate and handle matters…