Our Mandate

To strengthen coordination and networking of LASPs, harmonisation and standardisation of legal aid service provision by the different service providers, lobbying and advocacy to facilitate a favourable legal and policy environment.

LASPNET HOLDS PRE- AGM CONFERENCE ON LAND JUSTICE AND ELECTS NEW BOARD AT ITS 7TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

“During my short tenure in this Ministry, I have come to realize that land is the bedrock of our economy. The elite class prefers not to bank their money but to invest it in land, even proceeds from corruption end up invested in land and property”.

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PRESS RELEASE: STOP IMPUNITY AND ABUSE OF JUSTICE!!

On 10th August 2016, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and seven of his colleagues were expected to appear in Makindye Chief Magistrates’ Court to answer charges of police brutality against innocent civilians in:  Criminal Miscellaneous Application No.6061 of 2016, Uganda Vs IGP General Kayihura and 7 others.

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DISABILITY ACTORS MEET CHIEF JUSTICE ON MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

Disability stakeholders led by the National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda (NUDIPU) convened at the High Court on Thursday 7th July 2016 for a meeting with Hon. Bart Katureebe, the Chief Justice of Uganda. They presented a memorandum on inclusion of persons with mental illness in access to justice. This followed a petition filed by Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) and Yiga Daniel in partnership with NUDIPU suing the Attorney General

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  • 01 June , 2016
    Joint Civil Society Press Statement on Break ins of offices of Civil Society Organizations 23 May 2016 Uganda government should immediately take steps to end pattern of office break-ins 10 Ugandan civil society organisations urge the government of Uganda to conduct swift and transparent investigations the recent wave of office break-ins targeting human rights organisations and take steps to put an end to the practice.
  • 05 May , 2016
    PRESS RELEASE   Monday 2nd May 2016For Immediate Release   Call on Government to fast track the passing of the Draft National Legal Aid Policy and Legal Aid Law  The Ugandan justice system faces a number of challenges that affect its performance and delivery of justice, especially for those who cannot afford the services of lawyer. A large percentage of Ugandans cannot afford legal services due to conditions of extreme deprivation which range from poverty, vulnerability and marginalisation.

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ABOUT LASPNET

The Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) is a national member NGO established in 2004 to provide strategic linkages and a collaboration framework for the Legal Aid Service Providers and maintain a common front to interface with various actors in the Justice, Law and Order Sector in Uganda. It targets three critical aspects of coordination: a collective role bringing together different LASPs for solidarity in strategizing, sharing lessons and experiences, while minimizing duplication; capacitating them through collaborative research and analysis ; as well as documenting, providing needed feedback, and amplifying voice on key issues regarding access to justice/legal aid at regional, national or international level.

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