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