School of Law (S.Law): Recent submissions
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The impact of the quasi-judicial powers of the electoral commission on parliamentary election petitions in Uganda: a critical analysis from 2016 to 2022
(Makerere University, 2024)The study examined the quasi-judicial powers of the Electoral Commission (EC) in adjudicating pre-election/nomination complaints on the determination of parliamentary election petitions by courts. It took the Court of ... -
An examination of the nexus between politics and the right to court bail in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)This study examines the relationship between politics and the right to bail in Uganda with particular reference to criminal defendants that have a political relationship with incumbent power. The study analyzes international, ... -
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 ... -
Stop scandalising the court: revisiting the concept of contempt in the administration of justice in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The concept of Contempt of Court encompasses a range of intricate issues, including compromise and inequities within the administration of justice. These challenges arise despite the primary objective of the concept, which ... -
Human rights in times of crisis: the case of COVID 19 in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)In crisis situations, states can limit rights without declaring a state of emergency or derogate from human rights after declaring a state of emergency. Agamben traces the practice of electing a temporary dictator to offer ... -
A critical analysis of the legal framework on the right to education for unaccompanied refugee children
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Uganda has an open-door policy on refugees and as a result hosts a number of refugees who among them are children. Some of these children flee in company of their parents while the others flee their home countries ... -
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 assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal and regulatory framework governing capital markets in protection of minority shareholders in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)The effectiveness of Uganda's legislative and regulatory framework in defending the interests of minority shareholders in capital markets was investigated in this study. Using a qualitative research approach with exploratory ... -
Realisation of the right to naturalisation by refugees in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This dissertation examines the hurdles to realizing the right to naturalization for refugees in Uganda. The aim is to identify obstacles hindering refugee naturalization in Uganda and extract best practices from comparable ... -
A critical analysis of the constitutionality of the anti-pornography act 2014
(Makerere University, 2024-11)A growing new anti-pornography movement has arisen in reaction to the ready availability of pornography offline and on the Internet. It includes both traditional social conservatives, who still complain that pornography ... -
Mitigating the socio economic and ecological impacts of genetically modified organisms in Uganda: a legal framework analysis for effective forestalling
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the legal frameworks, socio-economic implications, and ecological impacts of genetically modified organisms in Uganda. It aimed to identify gaps and weaknesses in Uganda’s regulatory mechanisms, ... -
The enduring relevance of the common heritage of humankind principle in the space age: perspectives from Africa and beyond
(Makerere University, 2024-08)The rapid advancement of space activities and the intensifying commercialization of space resources have brought into sharp focus the need to revisit and reinforce the Common Heritage of Humankind (CHH) principle, enshrined ... -
Public participation in tax policy reform processes: a case study of Uganda’s civil society organizations
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Since the advent of modern states in both Europe and the global southern nations, taxation was viewed as the leading criteria in evaluating the quality and efficacy of governments. In Europe especially during the religious ... -
World bank lending and state sovereignty: the case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This thesis critically examines the experiences with conditionality in World Bank lending. It questions the relevance of conditionality today and explores what types remain useful. The study draws conclusions from evolving ... -
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 ... -
The implication of plea bargaining on the presumption of innocence: case study of the Criminal Division of the High Court Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-06)This study examines the impact of plea bargaining on the presumption of innocence in the Ugandan criminal justice system. It shows that the right to the presumption of innocence continues to be eroded through plea bargaining. ... -
Legal aid services in the context of vulnerability: the case of land rights in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)There were concerns about the vulnerable person accessing legal aid in Uganda and the enjoyment of their land rights. To fill the identified knowledge gaps, this study examined legal aid services in the context of ... -
Criminalization of homosexuality in Uganda: the law, courts, and public opinion
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Criminalizing of homosexuality has significant implications on the LGBTQ+ community. In Uganda where same sex relationships are not only stigmatized but also subjected to legal persecution, it creates a ripe ground for ... -
Banker – customer lending dispute resolution mechanisms and their impact on debt finance in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The banking industry is at the forefront in the provision of credit that fuels several other industries in economies around the world – this is achieved through debt financing. Customers default on loan agreements is not ... -
Corporate governance in Uganda: the need for a code of corporate governance
(Makerere University, 2024)The study thought to test the hypothesis as to whether there is need for a cod of corporate governance in Uganda or not by seeking answers to the following research questions, what is the state of corporate governance in ...