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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…

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…

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 17, 2022

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

This civil case was referred to the JCU Kasese Centre by the Uganda Human Rights Commission. Involved are 41-year-old John…

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…

Criminal Law November 19, 2021

No, it's not. Police is mandated to use reasonable force to effect an arrest. What amounts to reasonable force? It…

success stories November 17, 2021

Pictured are Rachel (pseudonym) and her family posing with the JCU paralegal officer after their release from Kiryandongo Central Police…

Police October 21, 2021

Plea bargain is the process between an accused person (in prison) and the prosecution in which the accused person agrees…

Police October 21, 2021

Bail simply means court giving the accused person permission to hear his/ her case while out of prison. It involves…

Police October 21, 2021

Petty offences are minor offences whose penalty ranges from a caution, low value fine, community service and a one-month imprisonment…

Criminal Law October 21, 2021

A capital offence is one that carries a maximum sentence of death and is handled by a judge of the…