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Access to gender justice in Uganda : a feminist analysis of the experience of victims of rape in the reporting and prosecution processes
(Makerere University, 2022)This study is a feminist analysis of how victims of rape experience the criminal justice system as they report and prosecute cases and the impact that this has on their access to justice. Anchored in feminist theory, the ... -
An accused's self-incrimination to end trial? plea bargaining and the right to a fair hearing in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12)Legislating for plea bargaining as a shortened trial model in order to secure faster convictions may fall short of measuring the accused's right to a fair and speedy trial meaningfully. It calls into question, the fairness ... -
Administrative tribunals and dispute settlement: A case study of the Makerere University Staff Tribunal
(Makerere University, 2022-04)This thesis looks at the role of administrative tribunals in dispute settlement, with specific reference to the Makerere University Staff Tribunal, which is created under Section 56 of the Universities and Other Tertiary ... -
African economic integration: The legal and institutional perspectives of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
(Makerere University, 2009)Every continent has at least one major integration movement. Europe has the European Union, Asia has the Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) and the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), North –America has ... -
An analysis of the effectiveness of the electoral college system in attaining electoral democracy in Uganda: a case of elections of representatives of persons with disabilities to parliament
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study analysed the effectiveness of electoral colleges in the attainment of Electoral Democracy in Uganda. It specifically examined the election of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to Parliament. ... -
An analysis of the legal and institutional frameworks on solid waste management in Uganda: a case study of Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The management of solid waste has continued to raise concerns in Uganda, particularly in light of its impact to our environment and ultimately our health and well-being. The problem of poor solid waste management is ... -
An analysis of the protection of traditional medical knowledge from biopiracy: challenges and implications for indigenous knowledge in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The study examines the protection of Traditional Medicinal Knowledge (TMK) from biopiracy and its implications for indigenous knowledge (IK) in Uganda. It was motivated by concerns from policymakers, civil society, indigenous ... -
Analysis of the role of the board of directors in corporate governance under the Companies Act, 2012
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The Board of Directors has been the black box of company law in large companies with numerous and dispersed shareholding bodies, the central management of the company’s business is necessary in the hands of the board. Yet ... -
Application of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method: a case study of the commercial division of the High Court of Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019)This study examined the application of mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method in Uganda particularly in the High Court Commercial Division. The study specifically sought to; i) examine the application of ... -
The application of the exclusion clause to refugees under International and Municipal Law in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009)Uganda has been a home for refugees since time as early as the late 1930s when it received over 7,000 refugees mainly from Poland, Italy, Egypt, Cyprus, Syria and Palestine. The trend, however, escalated in 1950 where about ... -
Appraising the effectiveness of environmental and social impact assessments in the oil and gas sector: the case studies of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania
(Makerere University, 2023-08)This study examines and analyses the efficacy of the legal and regulatory frameworks for conducting Environment and Social Impact Assessments. These assessments are focused on the protection against environmental degradation, ... -
Assessing the legal mechanisms for promoting sustainable pesticide use in the agriculture sector in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Pesticides are chemicals used to kill or control insects, weeds, fungi, rodents and microbes. Farmers mainly use pesticides to protect plants and animals against pests and diseases, boost agricultural productivity ... -
Assessment of the adequacy of the regulatory framework for wetlands management in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-12)According to the National Environment Act No. 5 of 2019, the term “wetlands” means areas permanently or seasonally flooded by water, where plants and animals have become adapted and gazetted as such. Wetlands in Uganda are ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of the legal and institutional framework for air pollution control in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021)This study evaluated the effectiveness of the legal and institutional framework for air pollution control in Kampala. It was guided by the central research question of “how effective is the legal and institutional framework ... -
An assessment of the functionality of mediation in reduction of case backlog: a case study of the High Court of Uganda-Commercial Division.
(Makerere University, 2023-09)This study evaluated the practicality of mediation in the reduction of case backlog at the High Court Commercial Division. It sought to establish whether mediation has been practical in reducing case backlog at the commercial ... -
An assessment of the legal regime governing the mining industry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The overall objective of this study was to assess the legal regime governing the mining industry in Uganda. The study was guided by the following three research questions: (i) How effective are the laws and policies ... -
Collective investment schemes in emerging markets: An assessment of the regulatory framework for investor protection in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2009-10)Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) exist in several markets, both emerging and developed such as the UK and most of continental Europe, the USA, Australia, China, Japan, Turkey, Greece and several other countries. The ... -
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. ... -
Corporate governance practice and performance of state enterprises in Uganda: a case study of Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study is about the application of corporate governance principles in public Corporationsa case of Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). The governance related challenges cited in Auditor General’s reports for the ... -
Court annexed mediation and case backlog reduction:
(Makerere University, 2015)This thesis maps the present situation of court-connected mediation in Uganda. Court Annexed Mediation is undertaken by court accredited mediators and judge-led mediation undertaken by a judge. It traces the growth and ...