An examination of the rights of the accused. A case Study of Kampala District.
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Date
2017-05
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Kampala International University, School of law.
Abstract
The above research was carried out in Kampala District within the Republic of
Uganda with an intention of examining the rights of accused persons in
Uganda in the republic aforesaid.
The research addresses the inherent and inalienable nature of human rights
generally. It critically analyses rights of suspects and accused persons putting
into consideration the legal initiatives that have been taken by various
stakeholders in the judicial system. In this light, the research looks at the
different legislations that provide for these rights.
A large number of people even among them the educated don't understand and
appreciate these rights, this trend of awareness among people undermines the
fight against violations of rights of accused persons so it would be very difficult
for citizens of Uganda to voice against violations they don't understand well.
The research addresses the major causes of violations of accused and suspect's
rights. The largest proportion of blame is put on corruption, political
interference and military interference. This can be accounted from the nature
and circumstances surrounding our institutions ranging from the investigative
organs to those charged with the duty of administration of justice.
The research recommends possible tenable solutions to the challenges facing
the expected protection, fulfillment and promoting of rights of accused persons.
Civic education, zero tolerance to corruption, impunity and bad governance
and participation of every stakeholder in the justice system are some of the
solutions recommended.
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A research dissertation submitted to the School of Law in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of
Diploma in Law of Kampala International University.
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Keywords
Human Rights, Accused., Examination, Kampala District.