Domestic violence act 2010:

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2011-09
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Kampala international international: School Of Law
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This study on "challenges in enforcement of the Domestic Violence Act 2010" was carried out in Kampala District (Uganda), with the major aim of examining the causes of domestic violence, consequences and the challenges faced in enforcement of the new Domestic Violence Act 20 l 0. It considers ideas in four major chapters. Chapter one considers the introduction, background, statement of the problem, study objectives, hypothesis, approach to and choice of study, significance of the study, methodology, definition of key terms, literature review and problems encountered. The second chapter presents types of domestic violence/abuse, different laws on domestic violence, underlying factors causing domestic violence and consequences of domestic violence. The third chapter discusses the practical analysis of research findings, the role of non government institutions in preventing domestic violence, role of government institutions in preventing domestic violence and role of medical practitioners in preventing domestic violence. The fourth chapter presents the conclusion and recommendations and steps that can be taken to prevent this phenomenon.
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A research report submitted to the faculty of law in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of bachelors’ degree of law 0f Kampala international university
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Domestic violence, Enforcement, Act 2010, Kampala district
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