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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 effectiveness of the laws of consumer protection in Uganda's telecommunication sector: the case of MTN Uganda Limited
(Makerere University, 2024-09)The study focused on the effectiveness of the laws on consumer protection in Uganda’s telecommunication sector, with MTN Uganda Limited as a case study. As such, the consumption behaviors of customers and the level of ... -
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), ... -
An analysis of the efficacy of anti-corruption laws in combating syndicated corruption in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Corruption is a global challenge that has pervaded every level of society and is one of the greatest hindrances to development of many countries around the world. It occurs in both the private and public sectors and may ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Applicability of the HIV/AIDS prevention and control Act Cap 126 in protection and promotion of the right to non-discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS: a case of Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Since the establishment of the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act, intended for protection and promotion of the right to non-discrimination among People Living with HIV (PLHIV), its success especially in public health ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 efficacy of taxes in the protection of the right to a clean and healthy environment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The state of the environment in Uganda is a cause for concern, with rapid population growth, urbanization, and industrialization leading to environmental degradation. Deforestation, pollution, and vulnerability to climate ... -
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 ... -
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 ...