The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| High Court of Uganda | In Re A.E (an infant) (Adoption Cause No.130 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 66 (1 November 2010); | [2010] UGHC 66 | 01 Nov 2010 | Flynote: Adoption Parental care and protection HR Download: high-court-uganda-2010-66.docx THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Francis Lukooya Mukoome & anoer v The Editor in Chief Bukedde News paper & 2 oers (Civil Suit No.351 Of 2007) [2010] UGHC 62 (2 November 2010); | [2010] UGHC 62 | 03 Nov 2010 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Integrity of the person Search Summary: Download... |
| High Court of Uganda | Oboth Marksons Jacob Vs National Resistance Movement (Misc. Appl. No. 108/2010) [2010] UGHC 144 (19 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 144 | 19 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-144.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Esther Atuhaire (an infant) (Family Cause No.145 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 89 (27 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 89 | 27 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-89.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Joyce Kusiima (child) (Family Cause No.189 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 70 (29 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 70 | 29 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-70.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Joshua Asobola (Family Cause NO.190 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 81 (29 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 81 | 29 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Adoption Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-81.... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Mugume Reagan (child) (FAMILY CAUSE NO: 204 OF 2010) [2010] UGHC 65 (11 November 2010); | [2010] UGHC 65 | 12 Nov 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-65.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Mukisa Owen (an infant) (Family Cause No.202 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 85 (25 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 85 | 25 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-85.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re:In The Matter Of Joseph Muwanguzi (child) (Family Cause No.174 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 74 (15 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 74 | 15 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-74.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Sarah Apeyo (Adoption Cause No.146 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 80 (20 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 80 | 20 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Adoption Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-80.rtf ... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Birungi Priscilla (infant) (Family Cause No.196 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 71 (22 November 2010); | [2010] UGHC 71 | 23 Nov 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kibaaju V National Resistance Movement & 2 Ors (HCT-05-CV-CS-0096-2010) [2010] UGHC 162 (23 November 2010); | [2010] UGHC 162 | 23 Nov 2010 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-162.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter of Wasswa James &Nakato Immaculate (Family Cause No.185 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 79 (20 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 79 | 20 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Chris Mugisa & Seth Kirabo Jeromy (infants) (Family Cause No.191 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 73 (26 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 73 | 26 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-73.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Samuel Lokwayi (child) (Family Cause No.207 Of 2010) [2010] UGHC 83 (27 October 2010); | [2010] UGHC 83 | 27 Oct 2010 | Flynote: HR Adoption Search Summary: Download: high-court-2010-83.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Aaron Eridad Mugomba (an infant) (Family Cause No.245 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 3 (11 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 3 | 11 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-3.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Tumwebaze Emmanuel (child) (Family Cause No.273 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 13 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 13 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-13.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Faith Komugisha (an infant) (Family Cause No.244 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 5 (11 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 5 | 11 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-5.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Amani Wesley (an infant) (Family Cause No.217 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 12 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 12 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-12.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Amani Wesley (an infant) (Family Cause No.217 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 12 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 12 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-12.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Tumwebaze Emmanuel (child) (Family Cause No.273 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 13 (14 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 13 | 14 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-13.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Nafamba Joyce (child) (Family Cause No.240 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 15 (25 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 15 | 25 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-15.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: In The Matter Of Nafamba Joyce (child) (Family Cause No.240 Of 2010) [2011] UGHC 15 (25 January 2011); | [2011] UGHC 15 | 25 Jan 2011 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-15.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mukoni Collins Vs Electoral Commission & Anor (HCT-04-CV-MA 0055 OF 2011) [2011] UGHC 67 (2 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 67 | 02 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-67.rtf THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Obiga Mario Kania Vs. Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Pet. No 003 Of 2011) [2011] UGHC 69 (4 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 69 | 04 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: ... |
| High Court of Uganda | Obiga Mario Kania Vs. Electoral Commission & Anor (Election Pet. No 003 Of 2011) [2011] UGHC 69 (4 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 69 | 04 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: ... |
| High Court of Uganda | Mukoni Collins Vs Electoral Commission & Anor (HCT-04-CV-MA 0055 OF 2011) [2011] UGHC 67 (2 June 2011); | [2011] UGHC 67 | 02 Jun 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-67.rtf THE... |
| Court of Appeal at Nairobi | Simon M. Nyakundi v Attorney General on behalf of Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 305 of 2009); (22 April 2016); | 22 Apr 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/121196 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NAIROBI (CORAM: KOOME, G.B... | |
| High Court of Uganda | Dr. Otiam Otala Emmanuel V Oboth Marksons Jacob (Tororo Election Pet No. 07 Of 2011) [2011] UGHC 141 (22 September 2011); | [2011] UGHC 141 | 22 Sep 2011 | Flynote: HR Development Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-141.doc THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Ochwo Laston (HCT-00-CR-SC-0301 OF 2010) [2012] UGHC 51 (19 March 2012); | [2012] UGHC 51 | 19 Mar 2012 | Flynote: HR Sexual violence and exploitation Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-51.docx... |
| High Court of Uganda | Nakawa-Naguru Residents Association Vs Attorney General & Anor (CIVIL SUIT NO. 146 OF 2011) [2012] UGHC 5 (18 January 2012); | [2012] UGHC 5 | 18 Jan 2012 | Flynote: HR Housing Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-5.docx THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Sekabira & 10 Ors (H.C. Cr. Case No. 0085 OF 2010) [2012] UGHC 92 (14 May 2012); | [2012] UGHC 92 | 14 May 2012 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Liberty Search Summary: In this case prosecution... |
| High Court of Uganda | Uganda v Mwanga Nakoja (HCT-04-CR-SC-96-2008) [2011] UGHC 47 (21 April 2011); | [2011] UGHC 47 | 21 Apr 2011 | Flynote: HR Sexual violence and exploitation Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-47.doc... |
| High Court of Uganda | Anup Singh Choudry v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV-MC- No. 0074 OF 2012) [2012] UGHC 122 (5 July 2012); | [2012] UGHC 122 | 05 Jul 2012 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-122.docx THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Muhindo Herbert & 6 Ors (HCT) [2012] UGHC 96 (29 May 2012); | [2012] UGHC 96 | 29 May 2012 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty HR Search Summary: In this... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re Nakawesa, Namanda & Katongole (infants) (ADOPTION CAUSE NO 164 OF 2011) [2011] UGHC 107 (2 August 2011); | [2011] UGHC 107 | 02 Aug 2011 | Flynote: Adoption HR Search Summary: In this petition, the applicants sought for an adoption... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re Joyce Khainza (an infant) (HCT-04-CR-CR-0002-2012) [2012] UGHC 18 (15 February 2012); | [2012] UGHC 18 | 15 Feb 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-18.doc THE... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re Moses Mukisa (an infant) (FAMILY CAUSE NO. 0003/2012) [2012] UGHC 88 (3 May 2012); | [2012] UGHC 88 | 03 May 2012 | Flynote: Family Law Adoption Parental care and protection HR Search Summary: In this case the... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Wanzala (an infant) (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 21 OF 2012) [2012] UGHC 224 (1 November 2012); | [2012] UGHC 224 | 01 Nov 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-... |
| High Court of Uganda | Kamusa & Sons Enterprises v Koboko District Local Government (CIVIL SUIT NO. 0010 OF 2008) [2011] UGHC 147 (11 October 2011); | [2011] UGHC 147 | 11 Oct 2011 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: high-court-2011-147.doc... |
| High Court of Uganda | Sebuhingiriza v Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT NO. 1251 OF 1999) [2012] UGHC 249 (20 November 2012); | [2012] UGHC 249 | 20 Nov 2012 | Flynote: HR Military service Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-249.docx THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| Court of Appeal at Nyeri | John Njue Nyaga v Attorney General & 6 others [2016] eKLR (Civil Appeal 46 of 2015); (06 April 2016); | 06 Apr 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/120718 IN THE COURT OF APPEAL AT NYERI (CORAM: NAMBUYE,... | |
| High Court of Uganda | Akankwasa v Registrar of Titles (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 33 OF 2008) [2012] UGHC 222 (1 November 2012); | [2012] UGHC 222 | 01 Nov 2012 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-222.... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Jannifer Ayedeke (an infant) (FAMILY CAUSE NO 004 OF 2012) [2012] UGHC 158 (20 December 2012); | [2012] UGHC 158 | 20 Dec 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-... |
| High Court of Uganda | In Re Francis Samuel (an infant) (HCT-04-CV-FC-0004-2012) [2012] UGHC 199 (27 September 2012); | [2012] UGHC 199 | 27 Sep 2012 | Flynote: HR Parental care and protection Movement and residence Search Summary: Download: high-... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Masinde v Watibini (HCT-04-CV-CR-0020-2012) [2013] UGHCCD 9 (24 January 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 9 | 24 Jan 2013 | Flynote: HR Integrity of the person Dignity and honour and reputation Search Summary: Download... |
| HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Mukasa Mbidde & Anor v Law Development Centre (HCT-00-CV-MA- No. 0002 OF 2013) [2013] UGHCCD 20 (13 February 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 20 | 13 Feb 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: high-court-2013-20.docx... |
| Environment and Land Court at Nakuru | Moffat Kamau & 9 others v Aelous Kenya Limited & 9 others [2016] eKLR (Constitutional Petition 13 of 2015); (31 March 2016); | 31 Mar 2016 | http://kenyalaw.org/caselaw/cases/view/125995 REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND LAND COURT... | |
| High Court of Uganda | Mwesigye v Attorney General & Anor (MISC CAUSE NO. 103 OF 2011) [2012] UGHC 61 (29 March 2012); | [2012] UGHC 61 | 29 Mar 2012 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Search Summary: Download: high-court-2012-61.docx THE... |
| HC: Land Division (Uganda) | Kiwanuka v Kitamirike & Anor (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 32 OF 2011) [2013] UGHCLD 13 (15 February 2013); | [2013] UGHCLD 13 | 15 Feb 2013 | Flynote: HR Housing Search Summary: Download: hc-land-division-2013-13.docx THE REPUBLIC OF... |