JCU helps widow to acquire letters of administration
Our client Florence, lost her husband to a long-time illness in 2021. Florence had been a stay home wife and…
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We had been in prison for over 10 years
Our clients had been on remand for 11 years having been indicted for double murder of a woman and child.…
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JCU Mubende rescues five gentlemen from prison
All the 5 accused persons aged between 40-93 years are all residents of Kassanda District where they have lived with…
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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: The Right To A Speedy Trial
Pre-trial detention is the stage in the criminal justice system when a person accused of committing an offence is arrested…
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Rights & Responsibilities Of Landlords & Tenants In Uganda
Who is a landlord? A landlord refers to a property owner (including their authorized agent) who rents or leases 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 is bail and what is it good for?
Bail simply means Court giving the accused person permission to hear his/ her case while out of prison. It involves…
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What is the process of hearing the case of a person accused of a capital offence in the High Court?
A capital offence is one that carries a maximum sentence of death and is handled by a judge of the…
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What happens when a family member/ friend has been arrested by the police?
An arrest is using legal authority to deprive a person of his or her freedom of movement. In Uganda most…
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