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Community service and recidivism: A study of the legal and institutional framework in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2010-09)
In terms of law enforcement, recidivism refers to any case in which a criminal repeats a
crime; despite being punished for it. This problem became so apparent in Uganda due to over relying on imprisonment as a punishment. ...
The role of the Uganda Human Rights Commission in promoting civic education: A case study of Mbarara and Moroto Districts
(Makerere University, 2012-11)
This dissertation examines UHRC’s role in promoting Civic Education. It is a case study of what the institution has done in Mbarara and Moroto districts which also host two of its eight regional offices. The study covered ...
Legal aspects of financial leasing in Uganda: a case of equipment finance for agro-business
(Makerere University, 2011-07)
The study examined the legal aspects of financial leasing in Uganda with specific emphasis on equipment finance for agro-business. A total of 30 respondents were selected for the study, questionnaires and an interview guide ...
Transnational litigations: Challenges to recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-02)
This study analyzes the challenges judgment creditors face in having foreign judgments enforced in Uganda. It analyses the two legal regimes under which foreign judgments can be enforced including the common law regime ...
Debating love, human rights and identity politics in East Africa: The case of Uganda and Kenya.
(Juta Law, 2015)
In the wake of the furore surrounding the passing of the Anti-
Homosexuality Act and the declaration of its unconstitutionality by the
Constitutional Court in Uganda, the issue of sexual orientation and
gender identity ...
The Nairobi Protocol on small arms and light weapons: A legal analysis and its relevance to Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)
Small arms are weapons designed for the use of a single person such as rifles and pistols. Light weapons are weapons intended for the use of a small crew, such as heavy machine guns and mounted grenade launchers. These two ...
Protection and enforcement of trademarks in Uganda: Analysis of the legal and institutional framework in light of international obligations
(2018-07-17)
The study employs qualitative techniques of data collection to analyse the legal and institutional framework for the protection and enforcement of trademarks in Uganda relative to international legal instruments to which ...
The efficacy of section 46 of the Children Act on inter-country adoption in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-09)
The study seeks to examine the effectiveness of section 46 of the Children Act on Inter-Country Adoption. It is divided into five chapters. Chapter one of the study will be introductory and it will give a brief explanation ...
The impact of local cultural beliffs on children’s legal right to education: A case study of Nabwigulu subcounty, Kamuli District
(Makerere University, 2014-12)
Kamuli district of Uganda forms part of the Busoga region. The Basoga have much respect for their culture: cultural leaders, considered to be the prime guardians of local norms and customs, and protectors of peoples’ rights, ...
The effectiveness of the courts of judicature in promoting security of occupancy of lawful and bonafide occupants on registered land in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)
The restoration of mailo land tenure by the 1995 Constitution and the Land Act, and at the same time recognizing the rights of the lawful and bonafide occupants on the same piece of land is the main cause of conflicts ...