Uganda Case Law

Kabanda Isaac v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 185 of 2009)

Kabanda Isaac v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 185 of 2009) [2023] UGHRC 6 (18 April 2023)

Court

Uganda Human Rights Commission

Case number

Complaint UHRC 185 of 2009

Judges

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

The Tribunal found that the shooting of the complainant by state agents was unintentional and did not meet the threshold for torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment as defined by law and international conventions. However, the respondent's agents unjustifiably inflicted bodily injury, violating the complainant's right to security of the person. The respondent is vicariously liable for the actions of its agents. The complainant is entitled to compensation for the physical, psychological, and socio-economic consequences of his injuries, including temporary disability and loss of gainf…

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• Right To Security Of Person
• Torture And Cruel Treatment
• Vicarious Liability
• Compensation For Injury

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.

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

Dioumessi and Others v Guinea (Communication 70 of 1992)

Dioumessi and Others v Guinea (Communication 70 of 1992) [1995] ACHPR 7 (7 October 1995)

Court

African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Communication 70 of 1992

The African Commission held a communication inadmissible because the complainants failed to provide their address, preventing required notification under article 56.

• Admissibility Requirements
• Exhaustion Of Domestic Remedies
• Right To Fair Trial
• Right To Security Of Person
• Admissibility
• Article-56