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Challenging the jurisdictional consent-requirement of the International Court of Justice
(Makerere University, 2022-09-06)The sustainability of peaceful international relations is founded on the efficacy of international dispute resolution mechanisms. There is a myriad of actions which facilitate the resolution of conflict among states ... -
A comparative analysis of approach to arbitral immunity in international commercial arbitration: drawing lessons for Uganda's arbitration law
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of Uganda is silent on arbitral immunity. Arbitral immunity shields arbitrators from liability resulting from vindictive suits by parties to an arbitration proceeding during or after ... -
Conventionalization of property rights and the torrens system: an investigation of legal and social implications in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This dissertation aims to explore the historical and political contexts that influenced the adoption of the Torrens system in Uganda and examine its implications for land tenure security. The study employs a desk research ... -
Convinced or coerced? An appraisal of the observance of the right to free, prior and informed consent in the extractive industry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The right to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is largely associated with the situation of indigenous persons and derives primarily from their right to self determination.1 It is enshrined in Article 10 of the United ... -
Cost of credit: a review of the legal and policy frameworks in Uganda's banking sector
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A critical analysis of the impact of the computer misuse Amendment Act, 2022 on the freedom of expression in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Previous research has sharply criticized the Computer Misuse Act, 2011 (CMA), thereby making it appear as if it was enacted to suppress enjoyment of the right to freedom of expression. With the aim of establishing whether ... -
A critique of the efficacy of the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2009 : a case study of sexual exploitation in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Sex trafficking is one of the prevalent modes of trafficking in persons. Victims of the vice are reported internally in the country, through Labour externalization and among those who travel on their own to search for jobs ... -
A critique of the inadequacies of international law rules on self-defense in context of contemporary national peace and security
(Makerere University, 2023-05)Self defence in international disputes is a politically sensitive and legally undetermined topic. Unquestionably one of the most hotly contested issues in both international law and international relations is self defence. ... -
Cryptocurrencies: a case for proprietary rights in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Numerous debates about the usability and compatibility of cryptocurrencies with current traditional legal frameworks have sparked the question of whether cryptocurrencies are property and whether property rights exist ... -
The defence of illegality and unjust enrichment: a case for flexibility in breach of contract cases
(Makerere University, 2022)Several considerations affect litigants in enforcement of contracts, one of these is the illegality defence. In applying illegality, unjust enrichment is one such harsh consequence that ensues from strict application of ... -
Defining the boundaries of economic dismissal in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020-11-12)The main objective of the study is to define the boundaries of economic dismissal in Uganda. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: The research study will be premised on the following specific objectives; 1) To examine the extent to ... -
Digitalisation of Uganda’s Judicial System: An analysis of Rwanda’s Electronic Court System
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The advent of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) has presented endless possibilities in all sectors globally including in government operations hence the move towards e-governance and e-governments. ... -
Digitisation of land records: a means or an end to fraud in Uganda’s land sector?
(Makerere University, 2022-09)In 2013, Uganda embarked on the adoption of a digital system to register and record land related information, with a primary aim, among others, to eradicate fraud in the Lands sector.9 This was done with support from a ... -
Dispute resolution in e-commerce: a dilemma in the access to justice
(Makerere University, 2023-05)Commerce has the ability to be conducted electronically without the transacting parties being in the same place at the same time, the rationale, the ideal situation is that both parties are trustworthy, acting with good ... -
The effectiveness of the law on implementing the right to a clean and healthy environment during oil and gas exploration and production in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-06)The right to a clean and healthy environment is fundamental because it ensures the enjoyment of other human rights. It is a basis upon which other rights can fully be actualized. This right is protected by internationally ... -
Electronic health: An assessment of the regulatory framework in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines Electronic Health (eHealth) as the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for health1. In resolution WHA58.28 (2005)2, The World Health Assembly (WHA) stressed ... -
Engendering the empowerment of women through inheritance rights: an analysis of the succession (Amendment) Act, 2022
(Makerere University, 2022-08)This study examines the Succession (Amendment) Act, 2022, with the main purpose to examine engendering of empowerment of women through inheritance rights. Using a feminist lens, the study reveals that the Succession ... -
Examining access to criminal justice during public health emergencies in Uganda; A case study of Kampala Metropolitan Police Area
(Makerere University, 2021)In October 1995 a new Constitution was promulgated in Uganda. It contained a comprehensive statement of the aspirations of the people of Uganda given their avowed intention to depart from the nasty experiences of the ... -
Examining the efficacy of commercial arbitration as a mode of commercial dispute resolution in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-06)This study examines the attitude of Ugandan courts towards arbitration in order to facilitate the efficient resolution of commercial disputes in Uganda. The investigation was done through a case-study research design ... -
Examining the role of corporate governance law in promoting sustainable development in the developing world: the case of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Sustainability is a growing phenomenon in the international and regional legal atmosphere. With companies contributing greatly to climate change through their environmental impact, there has arisen the need to address ...