Country: Oeganda
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What is a pre-trial detention under Ugandan law?
Locking up of a suspected person before the completion of trial
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What are the procedural safeguards for a warrant of arrest?
Containing certain information and stating a description of the offence
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Which authority is competent to issue a warrant of arrest against someone?
Magistrate’s court
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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)