Search results for: “uganda”
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What is the legal duration of police custody?
48 hours maximum
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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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On what grounds and when can someone be arrested (judicial arrest)?
In execution of an order of a court or upon reasonable suspicion to have committed an offence
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Migration – the forgotten consequence of international crimes
Following on from International Justice Day, ASF recognises the courage of the men and women who fight against the impunity of those behind international crimes. As well as a brief statement about the actions of the International Criminal Court, the NGO has taken a look at the sometimes overlooked consequences of international crimes.
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ICC: Victims’ choice vs. legal aid?
Since 2010, ASF has been implementing a project on international criminal justice and transitional justice in Uganda. In this context, ASF has conducted close consultations with victims and affected communities about prosecution of alleged perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Victims have shown a strong interest and willingness to be involved in criminal…
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Thomas Kwoyelo case: heeding victims’ voices
Northern Uganda is currently the scene of two significant ongoing trials: Thomas Kwoyelo and Dominic Ongwen are both facing Justice for the international crimes they allegedly committed as ex-Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commanders. In this context, Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) and the Foundation for Justice and Development Initiatives (FJDI) are providing assistance to victims to…
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