The Legal Aid Project is an NGO established in 1992 by Uganda Law Society to enable indigent, marginalized & vulnerable persons access quality legal aid service
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15 cases handled, bringing justice closer to refugees !
Our Moyo Clinic team handled 15 cases at a mobile court session at Palorinya Refugee Settlement, Obongi District, which commenced on 26 October 2026.
Of these, 06 resulted in convictions, 03 were dismissed for want of prosecution, 01 accused person was acquitted, while 05 remained ongoing.
Thank you to our sponsor @UNHCRuganda in partnership @JudiciaryUG and @Uganetlaw.
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Communities in Nakapiripirit have gained practical knowledge of civil and criminal court procedures, police bond, and reporting suspected corruption.
This followed a radio sensitization held on 26 October 2026 on 92.6 Heritage FM by our Nakapiripirit clinic officers, together with the State Attorney, Mr. Akolo Moses.
The program received 10 callers who were guided on reporting suspected corruption through the Police Professional Standards Unit (PSU) and the Inspectorate of Government @IGGUganda.
The discussion also addressed domestic violence and armed cattle rustling, emphasizing the importance of reporting offences and pursuing justice through lawful channels.
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Application for production of Sam Mugumya coming up tomorrow. Praying for the best out of this Application!
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LASPNET in partnership with Eden Miracle Ministries have organised a Legal Aid Camp during the ongoing Church mega Devine Camp 2026 at Kizinda Market playgrounds in Ishaka Bushenyi. The legal aid camp has attracted lawyers from @LDC_Uganda-Mbarara,@FHRI3 & @cjafug among others.
Freedom restored for Ms. Maraka Lucy!
Our Moyo legal clinic team, led by Ilakut Hadijah and Arinaitwe Godson, successfully secured the release of Ms. Maraka Lucy, a single mother of four children, from Moyo Government Prison on 22 October 2026, where she had been held on remand, charged with being in possession of government stores.
Her release highlights the importance of legal aid in supporting vulnerable individuals, protecting their rights, and promoting access to justice.
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17 cases concluded, advancing reconciliation and prison decongestion in Koboko!
Our Arua Clinic team successfully concluded 17 cases during a mobile court session at Koboko Government Prison on 21 October 2026. Of these, 04 inmates were sentenced to community service, 02 received cautions, while 11 received custodial sentences ranging from one to 12 months, with each outcome taking into account the circumstances of the case and time spent on remand.
The session was presided over by H/W Atuheire Precious Namara, Magistrate Grade 1 at Maracha Court, with support from @PoliceUg, @UgandaPrisons and @ODPPUGANDA.
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Today, we were honoured to host a delegation from the Danish Institute for Human Rights and @FIDA_Uganda at ULS House. The engagement was led by our Vice President, @AsiimweAnthony2, and focused on exploring opportunities for collaboration in advancing human rights and access to justice in Uganda.
The delegation comprised of Ms. Christina Nilson, Chief Adviser, Human Rights, Africa, and Mr. @ChrisOgwang, Adviser, Human Rights, Africa, from the Danish Institute for Human Rights alongside @FIDA_Uganda CEO Ms. @AdrikoLillian, and Director of Programs Ms. @irene_ekonga.
Discussions centred on integrating human rights into legal practice, policy development and access to justice initiatives.
The visit reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening human rights protection and advancing the rule of law through strategic partnerships.
#ULSAT70 #BangTheTable
#BackOnTrack #RNBVision2060
Delivering Timely Justice Through Plea Bargaining in Arua!
A total of 151 cases were concluded during a Plea bargain camp at Arua Main Prison, with 84 convicts sentenced to community service and 67 receiving custodial sentences, including a maximum sentence of 20 years for aggravated defilement.
This is after our Arua clinic officers actively participated in four mobile court sessions organized by @JudiciaryUG presided over by Resident Judge Her Ladyship Harriet Grace Magara, Chief Magistrate H/W Conrad Oroya Obol, and Magistrates H/W Hellen Amweno, H/W William Mwonge, and H/W Christine Imalingat on 13th & 14th October, 2026.
The initiative facilitated the speedy resolution of cases, reduced case backlogs across and contributed to prison decongestion through community service sentences, reinforcing access to justice.
#AccessToJustice
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UGANET in the Field | Obongi District
Access to justice begins with awareness, information and the opportunity to understand one’s legal options.
Ahead of the four-day mobile court session scheduled for October 26-29 in Palorinya Refugee Settlement, Obongi District, UGANET and the Uganda Law Society (ULS) conducted a sensitisation session at Moyo Government Prison.
The session informed inmates about the purpose of the mobile court, plea bargaining and reconciliation. Those interested in plea bargaining also held individual consultations with defence counsel to explore possible sentences.
To extend awareness beyond the prison, the team joined a radio talk show on Radio Aulogo, featuring representatives from UGANET, ULS, the District Police Commander and Probation and Social Welfare. The discussion addressed questions from refugees and host community members about the upcoming mobile court and the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
These preparatory activities aim to ensure that people understand the process, their legal options and the opportunities available to them as the mobile court approaches.
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Promoting Access to Justice at Moyo Government Prison!
Inmates at Moyo Government Prison have been sensitized on plea bargaining ahead of the forthcoming mobile court session scheduled for 26–30 October 2026 in Obongi District. The sensitization was conducted yesterday, 19 October 2026, by our Moyo clinic officers in partnership with @Uganetlaw, @UNHCRuganda’s implementing partner.
This initiative comes amid prison congestion, with approximately 240 inmates held in a facility designed to accommodate just 100.
The session aimed to prepare and equip inmates with an understanding of the plea bargaining process and its benefits, enabling eligible inmates to make informed decisions while promoting the expeditious resolution of cases, potential sentence reductions, reduced time on remand, and the decongestion of prisons.
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Access to justice delivered in Kaabong!
On 15 Oct 2026, our Kaabong team supported 16 clients at Court 1, securing bail for 8 theft suspects, facilitating reconciliation for 2 clients, and obtaining community service orders for 6 assault cases.
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Listeners in Obongi District have gained knowledge of SGBV, domestic violence, the criminal justice system, and children in contact and conflict with the law following an awareness radio panel at Auloga FM led by our Moyo clinic team on 15 October 2026...
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The panel featured Ms. Katusime Magret of @Uganetlaw, working under @RESCUEorg, and the Obongi District Social Probation Officer.
Listeners were also informed about the upcoming mobile court (26–30 October 2026) to improve access to justice and facilitate timely case disposal.
Building capacity, strengthening impact!
Our @IrlEmbUganda project staff from Kotido, Moroto and Nakapiripirit clinics are attending a phase two project implementation meeting at Nile Village Hotel & Spa, Jinja...
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We were honoured to be joined by our Head of Legal Aid and Probono, Ms. @sheilatm22, Manager of Legal Aid, Ms. @mariamtakuba, and Head of Human Resources, Ms. @TMiraclebaby...
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who encouraged active participation and engagement throughout the meeting.
Special thanks to our donor, @IrlEmbUganda, for continued support, and our parent body, @ug_lawsociety, for organizing this impactful initiative.
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Delighted that Ireland has been elected to the Human Rights Council 2027-29. Our consistent voice and values are recognized and valued across the globe
Ireland has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027-2029!
Throughout our campaign, Ireland promised to be a consistent voice & committed partner for human rights. That commitment remains unchanged as we prepare to begin our term on the Council.
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161 Students Empowered with Knowledge of Child Rights and Protection
Following a legal sensitization session conducted by our Moyo clinic officers on 30 September 2026 at Moyo Secondary School in Elenderea Village, 161 students have been sensitized on child rights, the...
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Every girl deserves the chance to learn, lead and thrive. On #DayOfTheGirlChild, Ireland reaffirms its commitment to advancing girls' rights, education and opportunities in Uganda and around the world. We celebrate the leadership, resilience and potential of every girl. 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇬