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Human rights law

We enforce fundamental rights and freedoms under Uganda’s Constitution, including constitutional petitions, public interest litigation and remedies against state violations.

What we do

  • Constitutional petitions
  • Fundamental rights enforcement
  • Public interest litigation
  • State accountability and remedies

Constitutional petitions

We file petitions challenging violations of constitutional rights and freedoms, including unlawful detention and infringement of expression or assembly.

Public interest

We bring public interest litigation on issues affecting groups and communities, including environmental and governance matters.

Remedies

We seek declarations, injunctions, compensation and other remedies where state actors violate rights.

Questions clients ask

Can I sue the government for rights violations?

Yes. You can file a constitutional petition in the High Court seeking enforcement of your fundamental rights.

What rights are enforceable?

Rights under Chapter 4 of the Constitution, including life, liberty, fair hearing, property and freedom of expression.

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