Domestic violence in Uganda

Central region registered biggest number of reported murder cases in Uganda

The central region registered the biggest number of murder cases that were reported in the media in 2009 with about 70% of the murder cases reported in the media taking place within the boundaries of the central region. Section 188b of the Penal Code Act defines Murder as the causing of death of another person […]

Uganda Women’s Network asks government to train judges on domestic violence

The Uganda Women Network has recommended that the government should train judges and other judicial officers in Uganda on issues related to domestic violence if the government is to ensure that the Domestic Violence Act achieves the purpose for its enactment. This comes about eight months after the enactment of the Act which was passed […]