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Rajab Mamu v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 56 of 2011) [2023] UGHRC 3 (4 September 2023)
The Tribunal found that police officers assaulted the complainant during arrest, causing lasting injury and disability, and awarded UGX 5,000,000 in damages.
Muhereza and Another v Attorney General and 8 Others (Civil Suit No. 301 of 2016) [2022] UGHCCD 220 (31 October 2022)
The court found that the plaintiffs failed to discharge the burden of proof required to establish that they were victims of torture or that their rights to property and livelihood were violated by the defendant. The plaintiffs relied primarily on newspaper articles and their own uncorroborated testimony, without presenting medical reports, credible witnesses, or documentary evidence of ownership or loss of property. The court held that the prosecution of some police officers by a Police Tribunal did not amount to an admission of liability for the plaintiffs' specific claims. The contradiction…
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Nsereko Geoffrey v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 90 of 2010) [2018] UGHRC 16 (9 April 2018)
The UHRC Tribunal found that police beat Nsereko Geoffrey, causing a fractured leg, and held the Attorney General vicariously liable, awarding compensation.
Medad Ntulanabo v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 60 of 2012) [2018] UGHRC 13 (27 March 2018)
The Tribunal held that police officers tortured the complainant after a land dispute and awarded UGX 6,000,000 in general damages plus interest.
Ochwo Patrick v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 79 of 2009) [2018] UGHRC 18 (11 February 2018)
The Tribunal found, on the balance of probabilities, that the applicant was intentionally beaten and tortured by police officers at Matugga Police Station under the orders of OC Bob, causing severe pain and injuries. The acts constituted torture as defined under international and Ugandan law, and were carried out by state agents in their official capacity. The respondent failed to adduce any credible defence or rebuttal evidence, and the applicant's evidence was corroborated by eyewitnesses and medical expert testimony. The Attorney General was held vicariously liable for the actions of the p…
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Omwony v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHRC/MRT/046/2008) [2017] UGHRC 27 (8 November 2017)
The UHRC found that Omwony Gideon's right to freedom from torture was violated by police officers and awarded him UGX 10 million in general damages.
Uganda v Mugenyi (Criminal Session Case No. 173 of 1993) [1994] UGHCCRD 15 (8 February 1994)
The High Court of Uganda convicted a police constable of manslaughter after finding he took part in the unlawful beating of a detainee, but not with malice aforethought.
