Country: Uganda
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Opening of Ongwen’s trial before the ICC: making justice accessible to victims in Uganda
While former LRA rebel Dominic Ongwen is facing justice before the ICC, ASF recalls the importance of bringing justice closer to the affected communities. The NGO supports the organisation of live screenings of the opening of Ongwen’s trial and encourages national authorities to increase their support to make justice accessible for all.
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A first in Uganda: Victims participate in criminal proceedings against a LRA warlord
On 21st September 2016 former LRA warlord T. Kwoyelo attended his second pre-trial hearing. After several procedural curbs, the trial might be on track. Most important, for the first time in Uganda, victims right to participate in a trial proceedings was recognized. This could be a very first step towards reparation for victims in Uganda.
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Reparations in Uganda: recommendations
Last week, Ugandan and international stakeholders and experts gathered in Entebbe (Uganda) to discuss reparations for victims of mass atrocities in Uganda, during an international conference organized by ASF and REDRESS. The participants shared their experience in the area of transitional justice. The panellists offered recommendations on the framework and implementation of reparation for mass…
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Uganda: time to talk about reparations
On 26 and 27 September, ASF and REDRESS will organize an International Conference on Reparations in Uganda. The event marks a first step in discussing reparations for mass atrocities committed against the civilians in Uganda over the last 50 years. It will be an opportunity to exchange best practices from other contexts and draw recommendations…
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What are the conditions that must be met for someone to benefit from an alternative detention?
Grounds for a release on bail
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What are the different alternatives to pre-trial detention?
Release on bail
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On what grounds and when can someone be released?
– Release on bail – Withdrawal from prosecution – Violation of any human right