The Effect of the Law of Defamation on the Ugandan Press: A Case Study of the Print Media from 1950-1997
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Date
2006-09
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in mass communication
Abstract
Chapter one.
This chapter consists of the general introduction law of defamation, the problem, Hypothesis,
Objective, The scope of the study, Its significance, Methodology and Literature review.
Chapter two.
This examines the background to the law of defamation and generally press law in Uganda In
this it is necessary to review the social, political and economic factors that impede the
evolution of a truly free press.
Chapter three .
This gives out the methodology used during the research
Chapter four.
It is the core of this research. It examines the law of defamation and its impacts on the press in
Uganda. The pros and Cons of this law are analysed and the general impact of the law of
defamation in our society excuses those who are using this law as a shield and all the other
alternatives are discussed.
Chapter five
It divulges in all possible solutions to the problem analysed above, the findings and conditions
of the whole study.
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A Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of A bachelors of Arts Degree in Mass Communication of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Law of Defamation, Ugandan Press, Print Media from 1950-1997