Uganda Human Rights Commission

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305 judgments
December 2016
The tribunal held the State vicariously liable for violations of the right to life and the right against torture by its soldier.
  • Human rights — right to freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment — right to life — vicarious liability of the State for actions of security agents — remedies and monetary compensation for violations.
8 December 2016
The Tribunal held the State liable for torture and ordered compensation.
  • Human Rights — Torture and inhuman treatment — Vicarious liability of the State for police misconduct — Compensation for human rights violations.
8 December 2016
The tribunal held the state vicariously liable for a police officer's torture and awarded compensation to the complainant.
  • Human rights — Freedom from torture — Violation by police officer — Vicarious liability of the state — Compensation for non-derogable rights — Failure to rebut evidence of torture.
7 December 2016
The Tribunal found State agents liable for torturing the applicant and awarded damages for rights violations.
  • Human Rights — Torture and Inhuman Treatment — State Liability
6 December 2016
Tribunal holds Attorney General vicariously liable for the violation of right to life by a police officer.
  • Human Rights — Right to Life — State liability for violations by police — Vicarious liability of the Attorney General.
5 December 2016
The tribunal awarded compensation for the complainant's unlawful arrest and torture by UPDF soldiers.
  • Human rights — freedom from torture — personal liberty — State liability for agents' actions — compensation for rights violations
2 December 2016
The state was held vicariously liable for unlawful detention of complainants, violating their right to personal liberty.
  • Human Rights — Violation of personal liberty — Detention beyond 48 hours without court appearance — Vicarious liability of state.
1 December 2016
The commission found the state agents violated the complainant’s right to freedom from torture and awarded compensation.
  • Human rights — right to freedom from torture — vicarious liability for actions of state agents — entitlement to compensation.
1 December 2016
Compensation awarded for unlawful detention violating the complainant’s right to personal liberty.
  • Human Rights — Illegal Detention — Right to Personal Liberty — Vicarious Liability of State — Compensation for Violation
1 December 2016
State agents' violation of the right to life and freedom from torture led to liability and compensation.
  • Human rights — right to life — freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment — vicarious liability for violations by state agents.
1 December 2016
The Tribunal found a violation of rights due to torture by state agents but no violation of liberty rights.
  • Human rights — Torture and degrading treatment — Vicarious liability of government for torts by agents — Detention without trial.
1 December 2016
November 2016
The tribunal found the government liable for police-inflicted torture, ordering compensation for the complainants.
  • Torture — Human rights — Freedom from cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment — Vicarious liability of government for actions of police officers.
30 November 2016
The tribunal held that the Respondent violated the Complainant's rights against torture and unlawful detention.
  • Human rights — violation of freedom from torture; violation of personal liberty; police custody and detention protocols.
29 November 2016
Unlawful 14-day detention beyond constitutional 48-hour limit warranted compensation, invoking vicarious liability against the state.
  • Human rights — right to personal liberty — unlawful detention beyond constitutional limits — vicarious liability of state.
29 November 2016
State is vicariously liable for torture committed by police, and the victim is entitled to compensation for rights violations.
  • Human rights — right to freedom from torture — inhuman and degrading treatment — vicarious liability of the state for police misconduct — entitlement to compensation for violation of constitutional and international human rights.
29 November 2016
The Uganda Human Rights Tribunal found the state liable for torture and illegal detention of two individuals, awarding significant compensation.
  • Human Rights — Torture and personal liberty — Violation by state agents — Compensation for violations of non-derogable rights under the Constitution and international human rights instruments.
29 November 2016
The tribunal dismissed claims of State agents violating the right to life due to insufficient evidence.
  • Human rights — Right to life — Alleged violation by State agents — Dying declaration; evidence not corroborated.
25 November 2016
The Tribunal awarded compensation for violations of non-derogable rights to freedom from torture and personal liberty by State agents.
  • Human rights — Torture and illegal detention — State liability for actions of military personnel — Compensation for violation of non-derogable rights
25 November 2016
The tribunal found state liability for a woman's death during riots, awarding compensation for the right to life violation.
  • Human rights — right to life — state liability for actions of agents — vicarious liability — compensation for rights violation.
24 November 2016
State vicariously liable for death caused by torture of a suspect in police custody, with compensation awarded for violation of right to life.
  • Human rights — right to life — torture and death in police custody — vicarious liability of the state — compensation for custodial death
24 November 2016
The complaint of torture by police officers was dismissed due to inconsistencies and lack of corroborating evidence.
  • Human Rights — Torture — Claim of police brutality — Insufficient evidence of state custody violation — Complainant's inconsistent testimony.
23 November 2016
A custodial death with no adequate police explanation results in state liability and an award of compensation for rights violations.
  • Constitutional and human rights law — right to life — custodial death — state liability — vicarious liability — compensation for human rights violations — procedural justice versus technical objections — burden of proof in custodial death cases.
23 November 2016
The tribunal found violations of the complainant’s rights to freedom from torture and personal liberty by prison officials, awarding compensation.
  • Human rights — Torture — Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment — Personal liberty — Arrest and detention by prison officials — Vicarious liability of state — Right to property — Standard of proof in rights claims — Remedies and compensation for rights violations.
23 November 2016
The complaint alleging violations of liberty and freedom from torture was dismissed for lack of evidence.
  • Human rights — personal liberty — freedom from torture — burden of proof — state agent involvement.
21 November 2016
State found liable for police officers' acts of torture; Complainant awarded compensation for human rights violation.
  • Human Rights — Torture — State liability for acts of torture committed by police officers — Compensation for violation of human rights.
21 November 2016
Prolonged police detention without court production violates personal liberty and entitles the detainee to constitutional compensation.
  • Human rights — unlawful detention — right to personal liberty — constitutional remedies — police accountability — compensation for violation of rights.
11 November 2016
Complaint of torture by a prison wardress dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
  • Human Rights — Allegations of torture by prison wardress — Lack of evidence — Dismissal of complaint.
10 November 2016
State vicariously liable for unlawful police detention beyond 48 hours; complainant awarded compensation for violation of personal liberty.
  • Human rights — personal liberty — unlawful detention beyond 48 hours — vicarious liability of state — entitlement to compensation.
10 November 2016
The tribunal found the state vicariously liable for police officers' torture of the complainant and ordered compensation.
  • Human rights — torture — police brutality — vicarious liability of the government — compensation for torture — constitutional and international law prohibiting torture.
9 November 2016
Tribunal finds UPDF soldiers violated right to life, orders compensation to the deceased’s family.
  • Human rights — right to life — vicarious liability of the state for actions of government servants — compensation entitlement for rights violation
3 November 2016
October 2016
State agents violated rights to liberty and freedom from torture; Tribunal awarded UGX 6,000,000 as compensation.
  • Human Rights — Torture — Rights to personal liberty and protection from torture — Liability of state agents for rights violations — Compensation for rights infringement.
31 October 2016
State held liable for soldiers' torture of complainant under the vicarious liability doctrine, awarding compensation.
  • Human Rights — Torture — State liability for torture by government agents — Compensation for torture under Ugandan law.
31 October 2016
Tribunal finds state agents inflicted torture on a complainant, awarding compensation for the violation of rights.
  • Human Rights — Torture and degrading treatment — Vicarious liability of the state — Compensation for rights violations
26 October 2016
Uganda Human Rights Tribunal awarded compensation for unlawful detention and torture by government agents.
  • Human Rights — Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment — Unlawful Detention — Government Liability
26 October 2016
The Tribunal finds UPDF soldiers tortured the Complainant, resulting in liability for the Attorney General, warranting compensation.
  • Torture — Human rights — Violation by state agents — Liability of Attorney General — Compensation for human rights violations
25 October 2016
The Tribunal found that the complainants' rights to freedom from torture and liberty were violated by the Respondent’s agents.
  • Human rights — torture — unlawful detention — violation of rights to freedom from torture and personal liberty.
25 October 2016
The Tribunal found a violation of freedom from torture, holding the Attorney General liable and awarding Ug Shs 8 million compensation.
  • Human Rights Law — Freedom from torture — Vicarious liability of the state for actions of public officials — Compensation for human rights violations.
24 October 2016
Police officers violated the Complainant's right to freedom from torture; compensation awarded for rights violation.
  • Human Rights — Torture — Police brutality — Right to freedom from torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment — Compensation for violation of rights.
24 October 2016
A complainant is entitled to compensation where police beatings during arrest violate constitutional protection against torture.
  • Human rights — Torture — Police brutality during arrest — Vicarious liability of the state for actions of police officers — Right to compensation for violation of constitutional rights.
24 October 2016
The Tribunal ruled that the Complainant was tortured by soldiers, holding the Attorney General liable and awarding compensation.
  • Human rights — torture — state liability — vicarious liability — remedies and compensations for human rights violations
23 October 2016
September 2016
State held vicariously liable and ordered to compensate for violation of right to life resulting from a prisoner's death in custody.
  • Right to life — death in custody — vicarious liability of state for actions of prison officers — compensation for violation of fundamental rights — burden of proof where death occurs in state custody — constitutional and international human rights protections.
22 September 2016
Complaint of torture dismissed due to lack of evidence and failure by the complainant to prove violation of rights.
  • Human rights — torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment — proof of allegations — evidentiary burden — vicarious liability of state for police actions — right to protection from torture under Constitution and international law.
21 September 2016
The tribunal awarded compensation for unlawful detention exceeding constitutional limits, dismissing torture claims due to insufficient evidence.
  • Human rights — Torture claim — lack of evidence — Personal liberty — unlawful detention — compensation awarded.
14 September 2016
The tribunal ruled on unlawful detention and torture claims, awarding compensation for violated rights.
  • Human Rights — Detention beyond legal period — Torture and cruel, inhuman treatment — Compensation for rights violation.
14 September 2016
The court found the state vicariously liable for the unlawful torture and detention of the applicant, awarding compensation.
  • Human Rights — Torture and Personal Liberty — Unlawful detention and torture by state agents — Compensation for rights violations.
13 September 2016
June 2016
Unlawful detention beyond 48 hours entitles a complainant to compensation for violation of personal liberty under Ugandan law.
  • Human rights — right to personal liberty — unlawful detention — constitutional limits on police detention — vicarious liability of the state — remedies for violation.
20 June 2016
State liable for violating rights to liberty and freedom from torture, compensating the applicant USh. 6 million.
  • Constitutional Law — Personal Liberty — Illegal detention beyond 48 hours as per Article 23(4); Torture — Violation of Article 24; State Accountability — Vicarious liability of Attorney General for UPDF actions.
17 June 2016
May 2016
UPDF soldiers' torture of a detainee constituted a rights violation warranting state liability and compensation.
  • Human Rights — Freedom from torture — State liability for official capacity acts — Remedies for human rights breaches.
4 May 2016
Ugandan tribunal finds state liable for the torture and death of a citizen by military personnel, awarding compensation.
  • Human rights — right to life — state liability — torture by state agents — compensation for violation of human rights.
2 May 2016
The tribunal found UPDF soldiers violated human rights by torturing and unlawfully detaining the complainants.
  • Human rights — Protection from torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment — Protection of personal liberty — Violation by state agents — Compensation awarded for rights infringement.
2 May 2016