How can children who have committed offenses be helped?
Children below the age of 18 years who have committed or are suspected to have committed a crime are termed as;…
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Where do I need to go to get some extra support for a child confronted with domestic violence, neglect, custody or maintenance issues?
Because of their young age, the law gives children more protection than adults therefore creating a special regime of child…
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Where can I report corruption in the Administration of Justice?
The general understanding of corruption is when a person acts in his public office contrary to the demands of that…
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What can you do when you are dissatisfied with the outcome of a court decision?
You have the Right to Appeal! In most cases, you may have the right to appeal the decision of the…
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What can be done when my rights are violated by a prison officer?
Powers of a Prison Officer A Prison Officer has similar powers, protection, and privileges of a Police Officer within a…
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What are the rights of a prisoner?
In detaining inmates, three main custody principles must be observed by Prison Authorities. These are: Remand prisoners are presumed to…
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What is the law on nuisance?
Although the common use of the word "nuisance" is something that annoys a person, nuisance laws actually deal with property.…
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What is a civil case?
Civil law is about cases where an individual, a company or even government does something wrong that causes you loss…
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When does a case fall under criminal law?
Criminal law is a set of laws used to punish people whose conduct is considered to be a danger to…
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How can I settle a dispute over a matter which has a monetary value below 10 million UGX?
If you are in a disagreement with another person over a matter in which the monetary value is not more…
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Did you know that as a Ugandan citizen you have certain rights, duties and responsibilities?
Generally, anyone in Uganda is entitled to enjoy the basic right and freedoms under the law however, citizens and residents…
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How should the local council courts (LCCs) handle cases involving children?
‘ Children in conflict with the law ’ is defined as anyone under 18 who comes into contact with the…
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