Legal Aid Project of Uganda Law Society

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Legal Aid Project of Uganda Law Society

Legal Aid Project of Uganda Law Society

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The Legal Aid Project is an NGO established in 1992 by Uganda Law Society to enable indigent, marginalized & vulnerable persons access quality legal aid service

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within their communities, supported by agreed follow-up actions, a clear framework for collaboration, and a newly established WhatsApp group to strengthen ongoing communication and coordination. 3/3
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Settlement (Kajaho Sub-county) were trained on refugee protection mechanisms, effective communication, identifying legal issues at the community level, interpretation skills, report writing, and referral pathways. Participants were equipped to serve as focal persons... 2/3
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On Thursday, 19 March 2026, our Mbarara clinic officers conducted a training of 30 community-based volunteers at Banana Suits in Isingiro Town Council, Isingiro District. Participants from Rubondo, Kabazana Base Camp (Nakivale Refugee Settlement), and Oruchinga... 1/3
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During the show, many listeners called encouraging our team to continue sensitizing the locals on land conflict management, highlighting the increasing land issues in their communities. 2/2 @kanyesigyejuni1
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On 11 March 2026, our Nakapiripirit clinic officers were hosted on a radio talk show via 92.6 Heritage FM to discuss Land Conflict Management. this show featured the Guest of Honor, Ms. Losike Christine, the Morita sub-county Parish Chief... 1/2 @ug_lawsociety
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The court ruled in favor of Awilli Tereza, Akongo Juliana, Ayoo Santina, Owilli Nelson, Ogira Emmanuel, and Ayugi Margaret, who expressed relief and happiness after successfully reclaiming their land. 2/2 @ug_lawsociety
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On 24 February 2026, our Kotido clinic secured legal victory with recovery of 60 acres of land for our clients in Abim District following the judgment delivered by His Worship Pirimba Emmanuel, Magistrate Grade I at the Kotido Chief Magistrate’s Court... 1/2 @JudiciaryUG
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and emphasized the importance of legal documentation, such as certificates of occupancy and certificates of customary ownership. This engagement further encouraged community members to seek peaceful and lawful mechanisms for resolving land disputes. 3/3
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brought forward specific cases of land disputes, enabling them to provide guidance about resolution through mediation and litigation. The discussions also helped the public better understand the different land tenure systems (Customary, Freehold, and Leasehold)... 2/3
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Our Kotido clinic successfully conducted two radio talk shows on 5th and 6th March 2026 at @EtoilAKaramoja in Kotido District and @karibufmabim in Abim District. The discussions focused on land and Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation). As a result, listeners... 1/3
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reconciliation in criminal matters. Listeners left with a clear understanding of the criminal trial procedure, where to report criminal matters and the available remedies in criminal cases, including reconciliation, compensation and plea bargaining, not just sentencing. 2/2
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Our team from Masindi clinic had a Radio Talk Show on 23rd February 2026 at @fmkabalega , where they discussed the pre-trial and trial processes in criminal justice, the rights of an accused person, the difference between bond and bail, as well as plea bargaining and ... 1/2
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theft with little hope of release until we intervened and offered legal representation. He was granted bail in the presence of his heavily expectant wife and guardian, who stood as sureties and expressed deep appreciation for the support. 2/2
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On Thursday, 19th February 2026, our Mbarara clinic secured bail for Asante Kurikumutima, a Congolese national, before H/W Moses Mfitumukiza at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Isingiro. Asante had been on remand for two months facing charges of assault and... @JudiciaryUG 1/2
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BUTAMBALA: VP @AsiimweAnthony2, accompanied by our Legal Officer (Litigation), Adv. @RobertJurua, led the defence of the 25 accused persons at the Butambala Chief Magistrates Court. The accused were read seven charges, largely revolving around alleged incitement to violence
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BUTAMBALA: Some of the individuals arrested during the Presidential Elections are being produced in court under tight security. Our #RapidResponse team is already on the ground to safeguard their right of access to justice. #BangTheTable #BackOnTrack #RNBVision2060
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9:00am to finalize the bail process. The team continues to monitor the proceedings and remains committed to providing legal representation, court monitoring to the accused persons as the cases progress. 3/3
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Of the 38 accused persons, 33 had sureties and met the requirements for bail, 5 were not aware of the bail requirements and only 20 presented their bail documents in part. All accused were remanded and court adjourned the matter to 28th January 2026 at… 2/3
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On Monday, 19th January 2026, our team attended proceedings at @JudiciaryUG , City Hall Magistrates Court alongside other advocates representing 38 accused persons arrested during the 2026 elections and detained at @PoliceUg , Kira Police Station... 1/3 📸 phone photos
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