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Bukenya Umar v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 349 of 2004) [2024] UGHRC 1 (20 May 2024)
The tribunal rejected the torture claim for lack of credible proof, but found unlawful detention for 43 days and awarded UGX 3,000,000 in compensation.
Berwanaho Charles v Attorney General (Civil Suit 391 of 2018) [2023] UGHCCD 376 (10 November 2023)
The Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested and detained by agents of the Defendant without reasonable suspicion and in a place not authorized by law, violating his constitutional rights. The Defendant failed to adduce evidence justifying the arrest or detention. The Plaintiff was subjected to battery and torture, as evidenced by unchallenged testimony and corroborated medical evidence. The Defendant is vicariously liable for the actions of its agents, who acted within the scope of their employment. The Plaintiff proved entitlement to special damages for medical expenses, transport, special diet, a…
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Fadhl Al Mawla Husni Ahmed Ismail and 19 Others (represented by Freedom and Justice Party of Egypt) v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 670 of 2017) [2020] ACHPR 1 (9 September 2020)
The African Commission held that the communication was inadmissible because the Freedom and Justice Party lacked locus standi after dissolution.
Onegi & 5 Ors Vs Uganda (Criminal Appeal No. 29 of 2016) [2019] UGCA 23 (4 April 2019)
The Court of Appeal quashed murder and attempted murder convictions, finding the confession statements inadmissible and the identification evidence unsafe.
Businge v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHRC/FPT/45/2011) [2019] UGHRC 26 (1 April 2019)
The Tribunal found unlawful detention and torture of Businge John by state agents and awarded UGX 19 million in compensation, plus interest.
Omongin v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHRC/SRT/233/2006) [2018] UGHRC 24 (15 May 2018)
The Tribunal found unlawful detention and torture of Omongin Dominic by UPDF and police agents, and awarded compensation for both constitutional violations.
Kizito Richard v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 15 of 2008) [2018] UGHRC 11 (4 April 2018)
The Tribunal found that Kizito Richard was tortured and unlawfully detained by state agents, and awarded compensation against the Attorney General.
Besimira Moses v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 204 of 2011) [2017] UGHRC 6 (4 December 2017)
The Tribunal found that Besimira Moses was unlawfully detained and tortured by police and security agents, and awarded compensation to his estate.
Lawyers Committee for Human Rights v Zaire (Communication 47 of 1990) [2017] ACHPR 3 (30 June 2017)
The African Commission found serious or massive violations in Zaire, including arbitrary arrest, detention, and torture, and referred the matter under Article 58(1) of the African Charter.
Ogil v Attorney General (Civil Suit No.94 of 2004) [2009] UGHC 57 (30 April 2009)
The High Court of Uganda held that John Ogil’s continued detention by UPDF personnel was unlawful and awarded damages for detention, torture, injuries, lost income and exemplary damages.
