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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| Supreme Court of Uganda | Attorney General v Uganda Law Society ((CONSTITUTIONAL APPEAL NO. 1 OF 2006)) [2009] UGSC 2 (20 January 2009); | [2009] UGSC 2 | 20 Jan 2009 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: supreme-court-2009-2.rtf IN THE SUPREME... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Charles Onyango Obbo and Anor v Attorney General ((Constitutional Appeal No.2 of 2002)) [2004] UGSC 1 (10 February 2004); | [2004] UGSC 1 | 10 Feb 2004 | Flynote: HR Democracy Express and disseminate opinion Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | James Sawoabiri,Fred Musisi v Uganda ((Cr.Appeal No.5 Of 1990)) [1991] UGSC 1 (4 June 1991); | [1991] UGSC 1 | 04 Jun 1991 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Criminal law Human Rights Substantive rights Have his cause heard (... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | In Re: Jim Muhwezi Katugugu and In Re: Constitutional Case No.6 of 1998 ((Constitutional Cause No. 4 of 1998)) [1998] UGCC 2 (15 May 1998); | [1998] UGCC 2 | 15 May 1998 | Flynote: HR Receive information Download: constitutional-court-1998-2.rtf constitutional-court-... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Charles Kabagambe v Uganda Electricity Board ((Constitutional Petition No.2 of 1999)) [1999] UGCC 4 (15 July 1999); | [1999] UGCC 4 | 15 Jul 1999 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-1999-4.rtf... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | James Rwanyarale and Another v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 11 of 1997)) [1997] UGCC 1 (18 December 1997); | [1997] UGCC 1 | 18 Dec 1997 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Download: constitutional-court-1997-1.rtf constitutional-... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Serapio Rukundo v Attorney General ((Constitutional Case No. 3 of 1997)) [1997] UGCC 6 (13 December 1997); | [1997] UGCC 6 | 13 Dec 1997 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Download: constitutional-court-1997-6.rtf constitutional-... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Major General David Tinyefuza v Attorney General ((Ruling) (Constitutional Petition No.1 of 1996)) [1997] UGCC 2 (5 March 1997); | [1997] UGCC 2 | 05 Mar 1997 | Flynote: CL Admissibility Privilege Documentary Evidence Have his cause heard (fair trial)... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Herman Ssemuju v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 1 of 1998)) [1998] UGCC 3 (4 June 1998); | [1998] UGCC 3 | 04 Jun 1998 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Download: constitutional-court-1998-3.rtf constitutional-... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Vincent L'Okucha Emoru v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 5 of 1998)) [1999] UGCC 1 (30 March 1999); | [1999] UGCC 1 | 30 Mar 1999 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-1999-1.rtf... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Zachary Olum and Another v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 6 of 1999)) [2000] UGCC 3 (6 June 2000); | [2000] UGCC 3 | 06 Jun 2000 | Flynote: HR Receive information Download: constitutional-court-2000-3.rtf constitutional-court-... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nobert Mao v Attorney General of Uganda ((Constitutional Petition No. 9 of 2002)) [2003] UGCC 3 (16 March 2003); | [2003] UGCC 3 | 16 Mar 2003 | Flynote: HR Liberty Download: constitutional-court-2003-3.rtf constitutional-court-2003-3.pdf... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Dr. James Rwanyarare and Others v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition No. 7 of 2002) [2004] UGCC 5 (16 November 2004); | [2004] UGCC 5 | 16 Nov 2004 | Flynote: HR Association Participate in government Search Summary: Regulation of political... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Uganda Association of Women Lawyers and Others v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 2 of 2003)) [2004] UGCC 1 (10 March 2004); | [2004] UGCC 1 | 10 Mar 2004 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Download: constitutional-court-2004-1.rtf... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Joyce Nakacwa v Attorney General and Others ((Constitutional Petition No. 2 of 2001)) [2002] UGCC 1 (11 October 2002); | [2002] UGCC 1 | 11 Oct 2002 | Flynote: HR Sexual and reproductive health Torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment Download... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Law Advocacy for Women in Uganda v Attorney General ((Constitutional Petitions Nos. 13 /05 /& 05 /06)) [2007] UGCC 1 (5 April 2007); | [2007] UGCC 1 | 05 Apr 2007 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Constitutional Interpretation Dignity and honour and reputation... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Soon Yeon Kong Kim & Another v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENCE NO. 6 OF 2007) [2008] UGCC 2 (6 March 2008); | [2008] UGCC 2 | 06 Mar 2008 | Flynote: Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Download: constitutional-court-2008-2.rtf THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Uganda Law Society v Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda ((Constitutional Petition No. 18 of 2005)) [2006] UGCC 10 (30 January 2006); | [2006] UGCC 10 | 30 Jan 2006 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Constitutional Interpretation Human Rights Substantive rights Liberty... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hon. Jim Muhwezi v Attorney General & Anor ((MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO.18 OF 2007)) [2007] UGCC 6 (15 November 2007); | [2007] UGCC 6 | 15 Nov 2007 | Flynote: Civil Remedies Injunctions and interdicts Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Foundation for Human Rights Initiatives vs Attorney General ((Constitutional Petition No. 20 of 2006)) [2008] UGCC 1 (26 March 2008); | [2008] UGCC 1 | 26 Mar 2008 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Liberty Security of the person Search Summary: ... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Uganda Law Society & Anor v The Attorney General ((Constitutional Petitions No.2 & 8 of 2002)) [2009] UGCC 1 (4 February 2009); | [2009] UGCC 1 | 04 Feb 2009 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: supreme-court-uganda-2009-1.rtf THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Advocates Coalition For Development & Environment & 4 Ors V Attorney General & Anor ((Constitutional Petition No. 14 Of 2011)) [2011] UGCC 11 (15 November 2011); | [2011] UGCC 11 | 15 Nov 2011 | Flynote: HR Development Download: constitutional-court-2011-11.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA IN THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Hon Sam Kuteesa & 2 Others Vs Attorney General (Constitutional Reference No. 54 O f 2011) [2012] UGCC 02 (4 April 2012); | [2012] UGCC 02 | 04 Apr 2012 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Constitutional Interpretation Liberty HR Search Summary: The... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Joseph Bossa & Anor. Vs. Attorney General & Anor. ((Const. Applic. No. 06 Of 2011)) [2011] UGCC 3 (10 February 2011); | [2011] UGCC 3 | 10 Feb 2011 | Flynote: HR Participate in government Download: constitutional-court-2011-3.rtf THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Anifa Kawoya Vs. Attorney General &Anor ((Const. Pet.No. 42 Of 2010)) [2011] UGCC 2 (1 February 2011); | [2011] UGCC 2 | 01 Feb 2011 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2011-2.rtf THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Prof. Semakula Kiwanuka Matia Mulumba Vs. Attorney General & Anor. ((Const. Applic.No. 011 Of 2011)) [2011] UGCC 4 (15 February 2011); | [2011] UGCC 4 | 15 Feb 2011 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2011-4.rtf THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mifumi (U) Ltd & 12 Others v Attorney General, Kenneth Kakuru" (Constitutional Petition No.12 Of 2007) [2010] UGCC 2 (26 March 2010); | [2010] UGCC 2 | 26 Mar 2010 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Download: constitutional-court-2010-2.docx THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Law & Advocacy for women in Uganda v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition No. 8 of 2007) [2010] UGCC 4 (28 July 2010); | [2010] UGCC 4 | 28 Jul 2010 | Flynote: HR Sexual and reproductive health Torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment Download... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Saleh Kamba v Attorney General & 4 Ors (Const. Applic. No.14 of 2013) [2013] UGCC 6 (6 September 2013); | [2013] UGCC 6 | 06 Sep 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2013-6.pdf... |
| Constitutional Court of Uganda | Nakibuule v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL APPLICATION NO 90 OF 2013) [2014] UGCC 3 (5 February 2014); | [2014] UGCC 3 | 05 Feb 2014 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2014-3.doc THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mwami v Attorney General (CONSITUTIONAL APPLICATION NO. 821 OF 2013) [2013] UGCC 14 (13 December 2013); | [2013] UGCC 14 | 13 Dec 2013 | Flynote: Jurisdiction Constitutional Law Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: ... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Tusingwire v Attorney General (Constitutional Petitition No.2 of 2013) [2013] UGCC 15 (20 December 2013); | [2013] UGCC 15 | 20 Dec 2013 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: The petitioner... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Tusingwire v Attorney General (Constititutional Application No. 06 of 2013) [2013] UGCC 3 (12 July 2013); | [2013] UGCC 3 | 12 Jul 2013 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Constitutional Interpretation Human Rights Substantive rights HR... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Magombe v Uganda (CONSTITUTIONAL APPLICATION No 61 OF 2013) [2013] UGCC 7 (16 September 2013); | [2013] UGCC 7 | 16 Sep 2013 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Stay of Proceedings Constitutional Law Have his cause heard (fair trial... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mugyenyi v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL APPLIC. No.11 & 12 of 2013) [2013] UGCC 8 (8 July 2013); | [2013] UGCC 8 | 08 Jul 2013 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Constitutional Interpretation Constitutional Supremacy Have his cause... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Mafabi v Attoney General (CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NO 0014 OF 2012) [2014] UGCC 8 (24 May 2014); | [2014] UGCC 8 | 24 May 2014 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2014-8.doc THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Oloka-Onyango & 9 Ors v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION N0. 08 OF 2014.) [2014] UGCC 14 (1 August 2014); | [2014] UGCC 14 | 01 Aug 2014 | Flynote: HR Torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment Dignity and honour and reputation... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Muchumbi v Uganda (CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENCE NO. 17 OF 2011) [2014] UGCC 19 (20 October 2014); | [2014] UGCC 19 | 20 Oct 2014 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2014-19.doc THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Nakibuule v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NO. 55 OF 2013) [2014] UGCC 17 (22 October 2014); | [2014] UGCC 17 | 22 Oct 2014 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Download: constitutional-court-2014-17.doc THE... |
| Supreme Court of Uganda | Karuhanga v Attorney General (CONSTITUTIONAL PETITION NUMBER 0039 OF 2013) [2014] UGCC 13 (4 August 2014); | [2014] UGCC 13 | 04 Aug 2014 | Flynote: HR Independent judiciary Download: constitutional-court-2014-13.doc THE REPUBLIC OF... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Nantumbwe & 3 Ors v Kuteesa (CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 294 OF 2013) [2013] UGCA 23 (19 December 2013); | [2013] UGCA 23 | 19 Dec 2013 | Flynote: CL Jurisdiction Registrar Late filing and extension of time to appeal Consent Order... |
| Court of Appeal of Uganda | Bongomin v Uganda (CRIMINAL APPEAL NUMBER 096 OF 2011) [2014] UGCA 45 (10 September 2014); | [2014] UGCA 45 | 10 Sep 2014 | Flynote: Constitutional Law Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Have his... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: Application for Guardianship of Jane Namukasa (An Infant) (Miscellaneous Application No. 78 of 1991) ((An Infant)) [1991] UGHC 7 (16 December 1991); | [1991] UGHC 7 | 16 Dec 1991 | Flynote: HR Family Parental care and protection Download: high-court-1991-7.rtf THE REP UBLIC... |
| High Court of Uganda | Biiso v Tibamwenda ((Civil Appeal No. DR. MFP. 5/89)) [1990] UGHC 8 (16 March 1990); | [1990] UGHC 8 | 16 Mar 1990 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Human Rights Substantive rights Search Summary: The respondent raised a... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: Harry John Shilling (An Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 15 of 1991) ((An Infant)) [1991] UGHC 6 (23 December 1991); | [1991] UGHC 6 | 23 Dec 1991 | Flynote: Adoption HR Search Summary: The petitioners are husband and wife who are British... |
| High Court of Uganda | Asha Chand V Attorney General (Civil Suit No.693/92) ((Civil Suit No.693/92)) [1994] UGHC 4 (19 January 1994); | [1994] UGHC 4 | 19 Jan 1994 | Flynote: Have his cause heard (fair trial) HR Search Summary: This ruling arose from preliminary... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: Irene Sarah Kirabo-Bukirwa (An Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 16 of 1993) ((An Infant)) [1994] UGHC 9 (7 January 1994); | [1994] UGHC 9 | 07 Jan 1994 | Flynote: Adoption HR Search Summary: This is an adoption petition alledged1y filed by Joyce... |
| High Court of Uganda | Administrator General v I.H. Semanda (Misc. Application No. 27 of 1994) ((Misc. Application No. 27 of 1994)) [1994] UGHC 12 (5 July 1994); | [1994] UGHC 12 | 05 Jul 1994 | Flynote: Morals and traditional values HR Headnote and Holding: This was an application by... |
| High Court of Uganda | Re: Application for Guardianship of Ivan Okoth (Minor till 2008) & Anor & Re: Mengo Block 10. 442 Plot No. 39.88 Acres at Busembaga & Bunono (Miscellaneous Cause No. 59 of 1994) (Miscellaneous Cause No. 59 of 1994) [1994] UGHC 8 (1 May 1994); | [1994] UGHC 8 | 01 May 1994 | Flynote: Parental care and protection HR Search Summary: The applicant applied to court for an... |
| High Court of Uganda | Ssemanda Alex Burton v Uganda- High Court Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. 157 of 1999 (High Court Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. 157 of 1999) [2000] UGHC 1 (19 January 2000); | [2000] UGHC 1 | 19 Jan 2000 | Flynote: Criminal law Liberty HR Search Summary: This was an application for bail pending trial... |