Joint Civil Society Statement on Break Ins
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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.
PRESS RELEASE: Call on Government to fast track the passing of the Draft National Legal Aid Policy and Legal Aid Law
- 05 May 2016 -
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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.
The Poor,Vulnerable and Marginalised fail to access justice in Uganda
- 22 January 2016 -
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At the close of 2015, LASPNET delivered a key document to the justice sector in Uganda, in the form of a research report on Poverty, Marginalisation and Vulnerability in the context of Access to Justice. The report which was launched on 15th December 2015 in Kampala, by Lady Justice Elizabeth Alividza who represented the Principal Judge Yorokamu Bamwine, highlighted the staggering differences between rural and urban dwellers in accessing justice and the court system.
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10 November , 2015
On 28th and 29th October 2015, LASPNET held two meetings at Piato Restaurant in Kampala where members received two researches for validation. -
05 November , 2015
In a bid to propel issues of access to justice onto the agendas for 2016 electoral candidates, LASPNET launched an “Access to Justice Manifesto” at a conference held on 22nd October 2015 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. It preceded the 6th Annual General Meeting for the Network.
