School of Law (S.Law): Recent submissions
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Income tax compliance among small businesses in Uganda: a legal perspective
(Makerere University, 2024-03)This study investigates why income tax compliance of small businesses in Uganda remains low despite the various policy and legislative efforts to curb this. It employs the enmeshment, ability to pay, political settlement, ... -
A political economy of revenue reforms in Uganda: business interest groups’ influence
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Taxation intrudes every home to the extent that it may cost one the loss of liberty and/or property. This begs the question, ‘what happens when the state’s appetite for revenue breeds unpopular revenue reforms or when ... -
Maama Uganda's compassionate legacy: maternal luminescence, a guiding light in the empathic vanguard of the Janet Kainembabazi Kataaha Museveni Doctrine
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2024-01)Embark on a philosophical exploration of Janet Kainembabazi Museveni's profound legacy with "Maama Uganda's Compassionate Legacy." Delve into the depths of maternal luminescence and the empathic vanguard as guiding principles ... -
Unveiling true blackness: a constant fight against racial discrimination and neocolonialism against the black man
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2024-01)Unveiling True Blackness: A Constant Fight Against Racial Discrimination and Neo-Colonialism Against the Black Man by Isaac Christopher Lubogo is a compelling and deeply insightful examination of the enduring struggle ... -
A critical analysis of the implementation of Uganda’s legal framework against substance abuse: a case study of Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2024-02)The rising prevalence of substance abuse in Uganda, particularly in Kampala Central Division (KCD) ignited questions into the effectiveness of the interventions, including the legal framework, that were in place to control ... -
Enforcement of the public order management act and its impact on freedom of assembly in Uganda: a comparative analysis
(Makerere University, 2023-10)The right to freedom of assembly is a fundamental right that is an element of democratic societies which ideally must be respected and at the same time enjoyed by all equally regardless of their social, economic or political ... -
Mediation as a solution to case backlog in Uganda: a case study of the Makawa Chief Magistrate’s Court
(Makerere University, 2023-03)Dispute Resolution through Civil Courts in Uganda has failed to overcome the civil case backlog. Besides the complaints and outcry from the public, this problem has persisted. People spend years in court over a matter that ... -
Examining the legal framework for the recognition and protection of ‘climate refugees’ in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-04)It is now very clear that one of the growing impacts of climate change is forced migration. Hence, this research examines the legal framework for the recognition and protection of climate refugees in Uganda. In the first ... -
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 ... -
How to get away with murder: Bentham's and Mill's utilitarianism jurisprudence
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2024-01)In the intricate tapestry of human thought, moral philosophy emerges as a profound realm where the boundaries of right and wrong, ethics and justice, converge. It is within this realm that Isaac Christopher Lubogo's ... -
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, ... -
Effectiveness of law on motor vehicle emissions in Uganda: case study of Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study examines the effectiveness of the law in checking pollution that arises from motor vehicle emissions in Uganda. It focuses on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) as a case study. It provides an overview ... -
Protection of the employment rights of female adolescent domestic workers in Kampala City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The analysis of the legal and policy protection of domestic workers’ employment rights has been a growing stream of research at the global level since the early 18th century. This research has, however, concentrated on ... -
A critical analysis of the application of the doctrine in wildlife conservation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study focused on the application of the Public Trust Doctrine (PTD) to the conservation of wildlife resources. The PTD principle espouses that wildlife is vested in the state as a trustee to hold for the present and ... -
Evaluating the efficacy of the legal framework for transparency in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Uganda: a case study of Lubowa Hospital Construction Project
(Makerere University, 2023-10)Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as a popular model of delivering public infrastructure using private finance. However, a number of PPP infrastructure projects have failed to deliver their set objectives and ... -
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 ... -
Yowerinomics, Tibuhaburwarism, and Museneninomical dispensation: Kaguta’s astute Mastery of Fundamental Ugandanised Change
(Suigeneris Publishing House, 2023-11)In the Majestic chronicle of human history leadership and societal evolution, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's enduring role in Uganda beckons profound philosophical exploration. This abstract introduces a contemplative journey ... -
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 ...