Free Legal Guides & Resources

About JCU

JCU Centres and Districts Served Every Justice Centre and the districts each one serves. 1.9 MB · 2 pp. · 6↓ Download

Contacts of Administration of Justice Institutions Contact details for courts and other justice institutions across Uganda. 2.0 MB · 2 pp. · 5↓ Download

Brochures

Succession Law Folder A quick-reference folder on succession — the essentials of the practical guide in a shareable format. 326.6 KB · 4 pp. · 6↓ Download

JCU Clients Brochure Who Justice Centres Uganda serves and what to expect when you seek our help. 1.1 MB · 2 pp. · 8↓ Download

JCU Partners Brochure An overview of JCU for partner institutions and organisations. 1.1 MB · 3 pp. · 8↓ Download

JCU Services Folder An overview of the free legal services Justice Centres Uganda provides. 1.2 MB · 2 pp. · 4↓ Download

JCU Targets Folder Who Justice Centres Uganda serves — the people and communities our services target. 1.2 MB · 2 pp. · 4↓ Download

Handbooks

Sexual Violence Handbook A survivor-centred handbook on sexual violence offences, reporting, evidence and the support available. 983.3 KB · 5↓ Download

Legal Guides

Succession Law in Uganda — A Practical Guide What happens to property when someone dies, wills, letters of administration and the rights of widows, widowers and children. 173.5 KB · 20 pp. · 9↓ Download

Marriage and Divorce The types of marriage recognised in Uganda, the rights they create, and how the law handles separation and divorce. 653.9 KB · 24 pp. · 6↓ Download

Fact Sheet on Legal Aid in Uganda The state of legal aid in Uganda at a glance — who provides it, who needs it, and the gaps. 413.1 KB · 12 pp. · 5↓ Download

Engeri gye weewala okutulugunyizibwa A guide in Luganda on protecting yourself from mistreatment and knowing your rights. 1.6 MB · 1 pp. · Luganda · 3↓ Download

Newsletters

Voices of Justice — Issue 1 The first issue of JCU's newsletter — stories and updates from our work across Uganda. 3.0 MB · 48 pp. · 3↓ Download

Voices of Justice — Issue 2 The second issue of JCU's Voices of Justice newsletter. 1.8 MB · 48 pp. · 12↓ Download

Voices of Justice — No. 35 An edition of JCU's Voices of Justice newsletter. 247.5 KB · 5 pp. · 4↓ Download

Voices of Justice — No. 41 An edition of JCU's Voices of Justice newsletter. 253.6 KB · 5 pp. · 4↓ Download

Posters

Women and Girls Have a Right to Own and Inherit Property An illustrated poster against property grabbing from widows and orphaned children. 645.9 KB · 1 pp. · 4↓ Download

Violence Against Women Is Unacceptable An illustrated poster: perpetrators of violence against women will be prosecuted. 621.8 KB · 1 pp. · 9↓ Download

Children's Rights An illustrated poster on the rights of every child under eighteen. 545.3 KB · 1 pp. · 4↓ Download

Procedure on Arrest of a Child An illustrated poster on how the law requires children to be treated on arrest. 603.7 KB · 1 pp. · 5↓ Download

Protect Your Family — Make a Will An illustrated poster on wills and preventing property grabbing from widows and orphans. 672.7 KB · 1 pp. · 6↓ Download

Both Spouses Have a Right to Family Property An illustrated poster: selling family land without written spousal consent is unlawful. 546.9 KB · 1 pp. · 7↓ Download

Men: Be Proud to Be Non-Violent An illustrated poster: violence is a choice you don't have to make. 1.0 MB · 1 pp. · 4↓ Download

Say No to Violence Against Women and Children A stop-violence awareness poster. 1.1 MB · 1 pp. · 4↓ Download

A Real Man Resolves Conflicts Without Violence An illustrated poster: talk about problems, never take them out on your family. 1.3 MB · 1 pp. · 3↓ Download

Act Against Abuse An illustrated poster: everyone in the community has a role in ending violence. 1.1 MB · 1 pp. · 9↓ Download

Domestic Violence Is an Offence An illustrated poster on the forms of domestic violence and the law against it. 1.0 MB · 1 pp. · 8↓ Download

Family Planning Is a Shared Decision An illustrated poster: when to have children is decided together, never by force. 3.5 MB · 1 pp. · 9↓ Download

Care for Your Pregnant Wife An illustrated poster on supporting expectant mothers at home. 1.1 MB · 1 pp. · 3↓ Download

Stop Child Marriage An illustrated poster: child marriage is illegal — children belong in school. 1.1 MB · 1 pp. · 3↓ Download

Education Is a Right, Not a Privilege An illustrated poster on every child's right to education. 1.7 MB · 1 pp. · 3↓ Download

Stop Child Labour An illustrated poster on work that endangers children and the law against it. 1.1 MB · 1 pp. · 8↓ Download