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Our strategic and public interest litigation program aims to achieve systemic social change, uphold the rule of law, and generate jurisprudence that advances civil liberties.

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Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo & 21 Others v Attorney General & 3 Others

Constitutional law—rules of constitutional interpretation—Limitation of fundamental human rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ persons. Constitutional Law—public participation in legislative processes—participation …

Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo & 21 Others v Attorney General & 3 Others

Constitutional law—rules of constitutional interpretation—Limitation of fundamental human rights ...

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Ongoing

Kiiza Eron v Uganda

Bail – Bail pending Appeal – inherent powers of ...

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Closed

Opiyo Nicholas v Uganda

Bail pending trial– presumption of innocence – seriousness of ...

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Closed

Andrew Karamagi & Anor v Attorney General

Constitutional law –Principle of legality—Offence must be defined—Penal provision ...

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Closed

Uganda Women’s Network & Anor v Financial Intelligence Authority & Anor

Money Laundering–Powers of the Financial Intelligence Authority to freeze ...

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Closed

Chapter Four Uganda v National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations

Powers of NGO Bureau—indefinite suspension of an NGO—Decision irregular ...

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Closed

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