Country: Uganda
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On what grounds and when can someone be subject to a warrant of arrest?
– Offence – Non respect of a summons or a bond
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What is a warrant of arrest?
Order issued by a magistrate commanding to arrest the person named in it
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Where is the place of police custody?
“Lock up” (separated from convicted prisoners)
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What is the legal duration of police custody?
48 hours maximum
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What are the legal safeguards for police custody?
Depending on the type of custody (with or without a warrant of arrest)