School of Law (S.Law) Collections: Recent submissions
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Examining the effectiveness of the law on public participation in legislative processes
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study examines the effectiveness of the law of public participation in the legislative processes of Uganda by exploring the available international laws and treaties to which Uganda is a Party that relate to public ... -
Litigating in defence of nature: an assessment of the effectiveness of public interest litigation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-05)Recognising the rights of nature is seen by many as the paradigm shift needed to truly embed ecology and the environment into nature-based policy and management solutions to address biodiversity loss, climate change, and ... -
A critical analysis of the efficacy of the orders of the anti-corruption court of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)For more than twenty years, countries around the world have made efforts to fight corruption through establishment of anti-corruption courts. The Ugandan judicial system has an Anti- Corruption Division mandated to adjudicate ... -
Protecting Ugandan migrant workers against human trafficking: a critical analysis of the efficacy of the existing labour laws
(Makerere University, 2024)This dissertation examines the efficacy of existing legal frameworks designed to protect Ugandan migrant workers from human trafficking, with particular emphasis on women and children working abroad. Despite Uganda's ... -
A legal assessment of the effect of criminalising HIV/AIDS non-disclosure, exposure, and transmission in Uganda: a case study of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)HIV/AIDS is the most serious health problem in Uganda today and the leading cause of death among adults. Whereas the country has registered significant strides in tackling the epidemic, the prevalent rate remains high. ... -
Application of WTO agriculture-related obligations in Uganda’s legal framework
(Makerere University, 2024)Uganda’s economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, therefore enhancing Agri-exports and food security forms a critical part of Uganda’s development agenda in the NDPIII and Vision 2040. The World Trade Organisation ... -
A case for nodding syndrome/disease as a disability rights issue: a focus on Kitgum District in Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Nodding syndrome (NS) is a disease affecting children between the age of 5 and 15 years in the northern part of Uganda, specifically in Acholi sub-region. This disease has been reported in the districts of Pader, Kitgum, ... -
Promoting sustainable transportation in Kampala Central: a legal and policy analysis
(Makerere University, 2024-06)The study analyzed the legal aspects, challenges and opportunities of sustainable transport in Uganda. The specific objectives of this research were to evaluate the effectiveness of international, regional and national ... -
A critical analysis of the challenges of enforcement of custody and maintenance orders: a case study of central division Kampala District.
(Makerere University, 2024)Children need the support and love of both parents. This is usually achieved when parents live together. However, when parents get separated the custodial parent mostly women are expected to fulfill the responsibility of ... -
An analysis of the registration of traditional folklore as a trademark in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The concept of trademark registration for traditional knowledge has gained momentum as a tool often used by indigenous communities to identify themselves and their products and services. At the same time, there have been ... -
Myths or realities: an interrogation into the legal, policy framework and jurisprudence of equal entry employment opportunities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The concept of Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) is an essential consideration in eliminating employment discrimination and bridging the gap between female employees, Persons with Disabilities, and other categories of ... -
The efficacy of the current legal and regulatory framework on the protection of the rights of Ugandan migrant domestic workers in the middle east: a human rights perspective
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Uganda has a current and existing legal and regulatory framework comprising of both domestic and international laws that provide for the protection of the rights of all Ugandan citizens. Despite the existence of a progressive ... -
The efficacy of ECCMIS on access to justice: a case study of the land division of the High Court of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)The integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) into judicial systems has gained momentum globally, driven by the pursuit of enhancing access to justice, improving operational efficiency, and fostering ... -
Rape of men by women: an analysis of the law in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study is an exploration of the sufficiency of the existing international conventions and statutes in Uganda against rape that protect male victims from female perpetrators. It is a comparison of selected jurisdictions ... -
An analysis of the effectiveness of the legal framework for conflict resolution in the east African community
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The East African Community (EAC) has experienced some of the most severe conflicts on the African continent.1 The provisions in the Treaty for the establishment of the EAC, particularly Articles 5(1), 123(1), (2), (3)(b), ... -
Priority of tax claims during corporate insolvency in Uganda: a comparative study of the law and practice with UK and Australia
(Makerere University, 2024-07)In Uganda, tax claims are given priority of recovery over claims by the general body of unsecured creditors during corporate insolvency, contrary to the internationally benchmarked principle of pari passu.1A doctrinal ... -
Challenges of migrant workers in the oil and gas sector in Uganda: a critical analysis of the labour law framework
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Uganda discovered large quantities of commercial oil in the Albertine Graben region in 2006. Since then, Uganda embarked on processes of putting in place legal, policy and institutional frameworks to facilitate and support ... -
A critical analysis of the law on cybercrimes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-03)The discovery of computer and information technology has increased the tremendous development and so many technological changes, to the extent that it has affected every area of mankind. Nevertheless, many governments and ... -
Realizing the right to affordable housing in Uganda: an analysis of the Landlord and Tenant Act, 2022
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Affordability is one of the most critical ingredients of the right to adequate housing. Unfortunately, this had long eluded tenants of both commercial and residential premises in Uganda. This was partly because there was ... -
Evaluation of the performance of public private partnerships in Uganda: a case of rift valley railways concession, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)This study critically evaluates the performance of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Uganda, focusing on the Rift Valley Railways RVR(U) concession as a case study. The purpose of this research is to assess the ...