The protection of citizens from torture in Uganda. What is done and what could be done?

Asiimwe Jackline

doi:10.5771/2363-6262-2023-1-38

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- 1–1 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 1–1
- 2–3 Foreword 2–3
- 4–23 Ensuring Security in Areas with Rich Mineral Resources: The Case of Small Scale Mining in Ghana Kweku Ainuson Kweku Ainuson 4–23
- 24–37 Did the United Nations Organization Stabilization mission in DRC (MONUSCO) increase or decrease security? Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe 24–37
- 38–49 The protection of citizens from torture in Uganda. What is done and what could be done? Asiimwe Jackline Asiimwe Jackline 38–49
- 50–56 Interdependences between access to education and equal economic chances: legal issues and the example of Uganda. Gloria Kembabazi Gloria Kembabazi 50–56
- 57–91 Does the international Court of Justice have an impact on security on the African Continent? Akpoghome, Theresa Uzoamaka, Akpoghome Godwin Uduimoh Akpoghome, Theresa Uzoamaka, Akpoghome Godwin Uduimoh 57–91
- 92–112 Responsibility of the East African Community to Safeguard Physical Integrity and Freedom of the Citizens of its Member States Magdalena Sylister Magdalena Sylister 92–112
- 113–126 Legal Obligations within SADC to Strengthen Security on the Territory of its Member States Balingene Kahombo Balingene Kahombo 113–126
- 127–141 The police in Nigeria – recruitment, formation and responsibility – legal instruments to improve the role of the police to establish security Darlynton Okiemute Ofekeze Darlynton Okiemute Ofekeze 127–141
- 142–142 Impressum 142–142
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The protection of citizens from torture in Uganda. What is done and what could be done?

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Asiimwe Jackline

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2023-1-38
- ISSN online: 2363-6262
Abstract

This study analyses the protection of citizens from torture in Uganda. It explains that torture which has a long history in Uganda continues to be used a s an instrument of repression of political dissent citizens by the government. The study further assesses what has been done to combat torture by looking at the institutional and legal framework in place. A conclusion is made that the existing legal framework in place on prohibition of torture is sufficient. However, the study states that there are underlying weaknesses when it comes to implementation. Further, the study answers the question why torture still prevails in Uganda whereas there is sufficient legislation in place. The study suggests a three-tier preventive strategy to protect citizens from torture in Uganda namely; a legal framework that prohibits torture, effective implementation of this legal framework and mechanisms to monitor the legal framework and its implementation.
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