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 | 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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
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... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Kiwanuka v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV-CS-0562 OF 2005) [2013] UGHCCD 19 (12 February 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 19 | 12 Feb 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: high-court-2013-19.doc... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Wakiso Transporters Tour & Travel Ltd & 5 Ors v Inspector General of Government & 3 Ors (MISC. CAUSE NO. 53 OF 2010) [2013] UGHCCD 73 (25 May 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 73 | 25 May 2013 | Flynote: HR Receive information Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: ... |
High Court of Uganda | Kamurali v Attorney General & Anor (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION PETITION NO. 002 OF 2012) [2013] UGHC 1 (5 April 2013); | [2013] UGHC 1 | 05 Apr 2013 | Flynote: HR Disabled people Search Summary: Download: high-court-2013-1.doc THE REPUBLIC OF... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Editor in chief & Printing,publishing company newvision v Sekandi & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 33 OF 2011) [2011] UGHCCD 16 (1 February 2013); | [2011] UGHCCD 16 | 01 Feb 2013 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Search Summary: Download: high-court-2013-16.docx... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Jakisa & 2 ors v Kyambogo university (MISC. APPLICATION NO. 549 OF 2013) [2013]UGHCCD 156 (29 November 2013); | [2013]UGHCCD 156 | 29 Nov 2013 | Flynote: HR Housing Search Summary: Download: high-court-2013-156.docx THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Prime Contractors Ltd v Inspector General of Government (MISC CAUSE NO. 301 OF 2013) [2013] UGHCCD 150 (11 November 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 150 | 11 Nov 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: high-court-2013-150.... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Musoke Mbidde v Lubowa & 4 Ors (CIVIL SUIT NO. 446 OF 2007) [2013] UGHCCD 78 (6 June 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 78 | 06 Jun 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Kiwanuka v Attorney General (HCT-00-CV-CS-0562 OF 2005) [2013] UGHCCD 19 (12 February 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 19 | 12 Feb 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Barema & 9 Ors v Attorney General (MISCELLANEOUS NO. 0160 OF 2010) [2013] UGHCCD 66 (7 May 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 66 | 07 May 2013 | Flynote: HR Equality and non-discrimination Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-66... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Lukwago v Attorney General & Anor (MISC. CAUSE NO. 281 OF 2013) [2013] UGHCCD 94 (12 July 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 94 | 12 Jul 2013 | Flynote: HR Equality before the law and equal protection of the law Have his cause heard (fair... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Wakiso Transporters Tour & Travel Ltd & 5 Ors v Inspector General of Government & 3 Ors (MISC. CAUSE NO. 53 OF 2010) [2013] UGHCCD 73 (25 May 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 73 | 25 May 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Guma Wawa v Attorney General & 2 ors (MISC CAUSE 164 OF 2012) [2012] UGHCCD 83 (14 June 2013); | [2012] UGHCCD 83 | 14 Jun 2013 | Flynote: HR Liberty Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-83.docx THE REPUBLIC OF... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Editor in chief & Printing,publishing company newvision v Sekandi & Anor (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 33 OF 2011) [2011] UGHCCD 16 (1 February 2013); | [2011] UGHCCD 16 | 01 Feb 2013 | Flynote: HR Dignity and honour and reputation Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Tinkasiimire & 18 Ors v ATTORNEY GENERAL & Anor (MISC. CAUSE NO. 35 OF 2012) [2012] UGHCCD 57 (5 April 2013); | [2012] UGHCCD 57 | 05 Apr 2013 | Flynote: HR Housing Asylum and refuge Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-57.docx... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | KIHIKA v ATTORNEY GENERAL & INSPECTOR GENERAL OF GOVERNMENT (MISC. CAUSE NO. 120 OF 2012) [2012] UGHCCD 45 (26 March 2013); | [2012] UGHCCD 45 | 26 Mar 2013 | Flynote: HR Have his cause heard (fair trial) Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Jakisa & 2 ors v Kyambogo university (MISC. APPLICATION NO. 549 OF 2013) [2013]UGHCCD 156 (29 November 2013); | [2013]UGHCCD 156 | 29 Nov 2013 | Flynote: HR Housing Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-156.docx THE REPUBLIC OF... |
HC: Civil Division (Uganda) | Ulego & 2 Ors v Attorney General (CIVIL SUIT NO. 138 OF 2004) [2013] UGHCCD 144 (31 October 2013); | [2013] UGHCCD 144 | 31 Oct 2013 | Flynote: HR Personhood Search Summary: Download: hc-civil-division-2013-144.docx THE REPUBLIC... |
Commercial Court of Uganda | Global Trust Bank Ltd v Mugisha (HCT-00-CC-OS-0005-2012) [2013] UGCOMMC 126 (27 June 2013); | [2013] UGCOMMC 126 | 27 Jun 2013 | Flynote: CL Notice of Appeal Competency of Appeal Jurisdiction Headnote and Holding: The matter... |