A critical analysis of mediation as a means for dispute settlement under land acquisition by government in Uganda

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2019-06
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Kampala International University; School of Law
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The study was discussed an analysis of mediation as a means for dispute settlement under land acquisition by government in Uganda it identified the role of mediation in settlement of disputes arising from land acquisition in Uganda, analyzed laws relating to mediation as means o/ dispute settlement in Uganda, examined the regional and international best practices/or mediation in regard to Land acquisition from selected countries. It was based on five chapters where chapter one examined the introduction, background of the study, problem statement, objectives o/ study, research questions, scope of the study, literature review and the methodology that was used to conduct the study. Chapter two identified the role of mediation in settlement of disputes arising from land acquisition in Uganda. This was hacked by case laws in regard to land wrangles and how mediation has been applied. Chapter three analyzed laws relating to mediation as means a/dispute settlement in Uganda. Chapter four examined the international best practices for mediation in regard to land acquisition from selected countries. Chapter five provided for the discussion of findingsā€¢, conclusions and recommendations. The study used a doctrinal research method as opposed to empirical and if was conducted using written sources such as text books, journals, reports, articles, legislations internet sources on the subject as well as case laws. The rights enshrined in article 28 of the Constitution are non derogable and the courts must apply them. The accused persons are afforded all these rights to enable them defend themselves in court; to afford them human dignity and to promote self-respect these rights are applied, the accused persons would have been accorded a fair, speedy and public hearing Once this is done it helps the inmates in their rehabilitation and integration into society since justice would not only have been done but would have been seen to be done to them. There is always a need to show the accused persons that society cares of them and that they have a social responsibility. Mediation system in Uganda have for a long time been provided by both stole and non-stole actors without any comprehensive policy backing from the Government. Due to lack of a national legal aid policy and a comprehensive legal .framework to guide mediation provision, dispute resolution services in Uganda are currently provided in an adhoc manner using, various models of service delivery.
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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Law in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of a Bachelor of Laws of Kampala International University
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Mediation, Dispute settlement, Land acquisition, Government in Uganda
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