Country: Uganda
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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)
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On what grounds and when can someone be placed in custody?
To conduct an inquiry and a police interrogation
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What is police custody under Ugandan law?
Confinement of an arrested person in the police station for processing