Uganda Case Law

Kato Gerald Senyange v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 99 of 2011)

Kato Gerald Senyange v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 99 of 2011) [2023] UGHRC 7 (7 February 2023)

Court

Uganda Human Rights Commission

Case number

Complaint UHRC 99 of 2011

Judges

Mariam Wangadya - Chairperson, Stephen Basaliza - Commissioner, Omara Apitta Lamex - Commissioner, Shifrah Lukwago - Commissioner

The Tribunal found that the shooting of the complainant by a Police officer was unintentional and did not amount to torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. However, the respondent was held liable for violation of the complainant's right to security of person. The Tribunal considered the evidence of injury, the respondent's admission and regret, and the impact on the complainant's life. It awarded general damages to compensate for the violation and ordered interest at the court rate until payment in full.

Source excerpt

• Right To Security Of Person
• Compensation For Violation
• State Liability
• General Damages

Cheusi v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 004/2015)

Cheusi v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 004/2015) [2020] AfCHPR 44 (26 June 2020)

Court

African Court on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Application No. 004/2015

Judge

Anukam J, Ben Achour J, Bensaoula J, Chizumila J, Eno R, Kioko VP, Matusse J, Mengue J, Mukamulisa J, Orè P, Tchikaya J

The Court found violations of fair trial rights for lack of free legal assistance and unreasonable delay, but rejected other fair-trial and ill-treatment claims.

• Fair Trial Rights
• Legal Aid
• Delayed Judgment
• Visual Identification
• Appeals Process
• Compensation For Violation