School of Law (S.Law) Collection: Recent submissions
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The Right to Social Protection of the youth: An assessment of the Youth Livelihood Programme in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Unemployment and underemployment as acute social and economic problems, are an old phenomenon in Uganda. The Youth Livelihood Programme was formed to create a means for the youth to navigate the same. Whether or not this ... -
How the prevention and prohibition of torture act,2012 can be effectively enforced to meet Uganda's obligations relating to torture.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Torture is an abominable act; one of the worst scourges known to human kind along with slavery. Torture is a calculated assault on the body and/or the mind by persons with the responsibility to protect. Torture seeks to ... -
An analysis of the efficiency of Uganda's legal regime for consumer protection through regulation of marketing on the cyber space
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The work considers the efficacy of Uganda's legal regime to respond to the modern issues and challenges that face modern day consumers who participate in online transactions. The research investigates, in particular, the ... -
The role of regulation in Uganda’s sports sector: the adequacy of the proposed sports bill to The National Council of Sports Act
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Sports is generally defined as a competitive activity that stresses physical exertion by serious competitors who represent or are part of organized associations . The African Union Policy Framework for the Sustainable ... -
'Kadama' analysing the legal and institutional framework for labour externalisation in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)‘No one undertakes to leave the country of their birth for no reason; separating from the people and places they love, the influence of education, culture, and the force of habit all make the decision to relocate a difficult ... -
Tackling the burden of unsafe abortion in Uganda: the case for access to safe abortion as a human right
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In Uganda, the criminalization of abortion is entrenched in law, permitting termination of pregnancy solely when the life of the mother is at risk, as stipulated in the Penal Code Act. Ambiguous legislation and policy ... -
AI as a game changer for health care: analyzing artificial intelligence’s role in the procurement and distribution of essential drugs in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)In order to solve the issue of drug stock-outs in the nation, this thesis examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the procurement and distribution of essential drugs by National Medical Stores. The thesis ... -
Assessing the role of the constitution in the development of feminist jurisprudence in Uganda: 1995- present
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Feminist jurisprudence is the study of the construction and workings of the law, with particular inquiry into the role of the law in perpetuating patriarchal power. It is an approach to the making, interpretation or ... -
The implication of the Susan Kigula case in regards to the delaying the execution of the death penalty
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The delay of execution of the death penalty is a violation of the right to prohibition of cruel, inhuman and degrading behavior. The delay in execution is normally determined when the highest appellant court gives the death ... -
Assessment of the negative impact of economic development on the environment in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Just like environmental changes can have effects on economic development in a country, economic development is seen to pose the highest threats and to carry along the most causes of environmental destruction. The greatest ... -
Assessing the liability for artificial intelligence systems under the modern tort regime in Uganda: the case of negligence and defamation
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The law of tort aims to provide redress through civil proceedings to persons who have been wronged. This redress is either through an award of compensation in the form of damages or through other means such as an injunction. ... -
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 ... -
The role of international law in addressing the root causes of the refugee crisis in Eastern Africa
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Eastern Africa is one of the biggest contributors and host of the refugee influx in the world. This influx is not new to the region; it has been happening for a long time. The 1970s saw an increase in the refugee crisis ... -
Unilateral economic sanctions and human rights under international law: a case for the right to health
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The contemporary landscape of international relations has witnessed a paradigm shift in addressing foreign policy disputes, as sanctions increasingly replace military force as a preferred tool. This transformation stems ... -
The international water law implications of the construction and operation of major infrastructural projects: the case of the grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project by Ethiopia, which upon completion will be the largest power project in Africa and the tenth largest in the world, raises several concerns regarding its effects, primarily ... -
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 ... -
An analysis of the observance of the law of armed conflict by non-state actors in relation to international law: a case of the republic of South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2023-06)The African continent remains besieged by many armed conflicts. Since 1970, Africa has seen more than thirty wars, which have resulted in more than half of all war-related deaths worldwide and have produced about 9.5 million ... -
Access to justice for women with disabilities in Kampala during the COVID-19 pandemic; a learning experience for future crises
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Access to justice is a right available to women with disabilities in Article 13 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The novel Covid-19 pandemic which hit the world by storm in 2019 ... -
Post-deportation risks and human rights: a case of state obligations under international human rights instruments
(Makerere University, 2023-07)The phenomenon of refugees seeking safety and freedom can be traced far back to the ancient times when Israelites fled Egypt to Canaan during the Old Testament era. During this modern era, we continue to witness an influx ... -
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 ...