What should happen when a child has been sentenced to imprisonment?
When a case is proved against a child in a criminal trial and they are sentenced to imprisonment, he or…
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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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SUCCESS STORY: Janet stood up for her family
This is a story of a true family catastrophe deriving from a man who practiced domestic violence, neglected his own…
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SUCCESS STORY: A couple realises their parental responsibilities during mediation
This is a story of Sarah and Innocent, two cohabitees from Kabarole District, who were in a relationship for seven…
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When and where do I report child labour?
Child Labour is illegal! Child Labour denies children their fundamental human rights such as the right to education, right to…
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What are the legal requirements when a person under 18 is working for me?
Generally, the minimum age of employment of a child is sixteen (16) years in Uganda. A child under the age…
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SUCCESS STORY: Ritah finally got her maintenance case solved
This is Ritah's story, Ritah cohabited with Eric (pseudonym) and had two children with him. It was all bliss until…
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Can someone be arrested for having sexual intercourse with a minor (boy or girl under 18 years) even when they consent or do not get pregnant?
CHILDREN'S RIGHTS The short answer to this question is YES, under the offence of DEFILEMENT. Defilement is where a person…
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I feel aggrieved by a neighbours child criminal activity – how can I report to the courts of judicature?
'Children in conflict with the law' is defined as anyone under 18 who comes into contact with the justice system…
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I feel aggrieved by a neighbours child criminal activity – what happens if I report to the police?
'Children in conflict with the law' is defined as anyone under 18 who comes into contact with the justice system…
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I feel aggrieved by a neighbours child criminal activity – how can the LCC1 help?
CRIMINAL LAW 'Children in conflict with the law' is defined as anyone under 18 who comes into contact with the…
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What can I do if I become a witness of mob justice?
CRIMINAL LAW Mob justice is a form of extra judicial punishment or retribution in which a person suspected of a…
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