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Private prosecutions and the administration of criminal justice in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Private Prosecution is a major cornerstone in the administration of criminal justice in Uganda. It is not only important in guaranteeing access to justice but also critical in ensuring flexibility in the administration of ... -
A critical appraisal of pretrial disclosure and the administration of criminal justice in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This research appraises pre-trial disclosure and the administration of criminal justice in Uganda. It is intended to interrogate the extent to which Uganda’s legal framework on pretrial disclosure facilitates the administration ... -
A critical analysis of the legal and regulatory framework governing bank lending in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study analyzed the legal and regulatory framework governing bank lending in Uganda. It sought to find out whether the existing legal and regulatory framework has any influence on the cost and performance of bank loans ... -
The impact of corporate governance in Uganda’s public universities: a case study of Soroti University
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Corporate governance is a new concept in the institution of Higher Learning in Uganda and there is little published about corporate governance in the management of public universities in Uganda. The developers of the law ... -
Regulating vehicular air pollution to achieve the right to a clean and healthy environment: a case study of Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Air pollution has been singled out as a fast growing environmental and health concern in majority of the cities in developing countries. A lot of studies have found that emissions from motor vehicles have led to low air ... -
A critical analysis of investigation of rape cases in Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area (North)
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The study critically analyses investigation of rape cases in Uganda and whether they comply with international human rights standards. For quite some time, the criminal justice system focused on punishment of perpetrators ... -
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 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. ... -
The Financial Institutions Act 2004, (as amended): its effectiveness in regulating commercial banking in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Aims of the study The continued failure leading to the closure of more commercial banks yet after the coming into force of the Financial Institutions Act (FIA) 2004 which was amended and has rigorous governance.a ... -
Singing in the rain: making a case for the reform of undergraduate legal education in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The training of lawyers is important because of the vital role they play in ensuring access to justice in society. Law schools were expected to produce lawyers well-suited to provide solutions to address the needs of ... -
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 ... -
The role of demerger of composite insurance companies in Uganda as a corporate governance strategy
(Makerere University, 2022-09-30)This study aimed at establishing whether the demerger of composite insurance companies was employed as a strategy geared towards a stronger corporate governance regime and sound corporate governance principles in those ... -
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 ... -
Determinants of domestic violence reporting culture among rural women in Kabale Municipality-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The existence of legal frameworks addressing domestic violence in Uganda presumes that victims readily access them for help. However, the reality is that victims of domestic violence encounter various socio-cultural ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of the legal framework for the control and management of littering in Uganda: a case study of Kampala Capital City
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Littering is an environmental problem that involves inappropriate disposal of minor amounts of waste. The wastes include cigarettes, bottles and glass or plastic containers napkins, bags, tissues, take-away food packages, ... -
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 ... -
A critical analysis of the efficacy of the cites electronic permitting system in combatting illegal wildlife trade in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Wildlife populations are in a prevalent reduction globally. The decline has been so considerable that it is approximated that the biomass of humans is now a sequence of vastness is higher than that of all wild mammals ... -
The right to rehabilitation for the survivors of torture: a case study of urban refugees in Katwe-Kinyolo, Kampala-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)The right to rehabilitation of refugee survivors of torture is critical to the restoration of their human dignity. The study examines the extent to which the right has been realized in Uganda. The study explores the ... -
The digital era: a comparative analysis of Uganda and South Africa’s copyright regulatory regime, post 2006.
(Makerere University, 2022-09)This study is entitled The Digital era: A comparative analysis of Uganda and South Africa’s copyright regulatory regime, post 2006. To comprehend the analysis, the study reviewed literature from different resources at a ... -
Fraud and the law: a case study of identity theft in Uganda’s financial sector
(Makerere University, 2022-11)This study examined the effectiveness of the legal framework relating to identity theft in Uganda’s financial sector. Predominantly, protection of information is provided for in the constitution of Uganda. Article 27(2) ...
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