Land use in Uganda: A critique of the Legal and Policy Framework.
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2013-12
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Kampala International University, School of law.
Abstract
This dissertation examines the question of Land Use in Uganda and analyses the
legal and policy framework. It explores the nature of Land Utilisation; the need to
regulate its use, the most suitable option land is put to use and most importantly
the, the key aspects of land use; that is, land ownership (tenure) and accessibility.
However, its focus stays on the legal and policy framework. Uganda has no sufficient
laws governing the general issues of land use, though efforts have been to ensure
the regulations are in place. Analysis exposes the legal and policy gaps that need to
be taken on in order to exhaustively deal with the question of land use ;( land
ownership and access}, thus the need for amendment of the prevalent laws. The
study highlights the relevant provisions thereof under the prevalent law legislation
which can and should be modified to the convenience of the land users and land
owners. Further it provides a doorway for new legislation and regulations that can
be harmonized within the present land laws with a view of bringing the general land
law up to date with the contemporary land policy issues. The study also serves the
general purpose of convincing on the need to harmonize or replace discordant land
sector laws and bring them in line with the new legal order.
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A thesis presented to the College of Higher Degree and Research, Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Laws (LLM General) of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Land use, Legal and Policy, Uganda