Nakamatte v Uganda
Nakamatte v Uganda (Miscellaneous Application 22 of 2024) [2024] UGHCICD 11 (5 November 2024)
The court found that the Applicant was detained for more than 48 hours before being produced in court, in violation of Article 23(4) of the Constitution, and that no explanation was provided for this delay. However, the Applicant failed to substantiate her allegations of torture, cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment with credible evidence, such as medical reports or corroborative testimony. The court accepted the Respondent's evidence that any injuries were minor and resulted from resistance during arrest, not torture. The court also determined that the proper party to be sued in such matt…
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- Illegal Detention
- Torture And Inhuman Treatment
- Pre Trial Rights
- Burden Of Proof
- Remedies For Rights Violations