Legal Aid Project of Uganda Law Society

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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Mr. Wadamba Innocent, Resident State Attorney at @ODPPUGANDA Nakapiripirit, and officers from @PoliceUg, all of whom contributed to the success of the session.

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Prison facilities around our Nakapiripirit clinic have continued to decongest, with 15 criminal cases concluded out of 30 cases handled by our team during a successful mobile court session.
The session was held at Amudat Government Prison on May 13th–14th...

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2026 and presided over by H/W Opolot Simon. Some of the cases handled involved assault, criminal trespass to land, and threatening violence.

The activity brought together key justice sector stakeholders, including Mr. Ariko Wilson, Officer in Charge of @UgandaPrisons, ...

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to substantiate the case against him. Two accused persons successfully secured bail, while Sharif Abdul, charged with theft, was sentenced to community service, promoting rehabilitation and reintegration. One reconciliation matter was also successfully concluded.

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Six accused persons have received fair hearing, along with bail grants, reconciliation, discharge for want of prosecution, and a sentence of community service. This was through legal representation by our Arua clinic officers, led by @MalinguMercy...

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at the City Court in Arua, presided over by H/W Imalingati Christine (Magistrate Grade I), on Tuesday, May 20, 2026.

Among the matters handled, Muhammed Rasul, a Kenyan national charged with personation, was discharged for want of prosecution after the prosecution failed...

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IMPACT 💯

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on land and commercial justice conducted by our officers, led by @kembabazi_viola particularly for members of the Butto Community in Bweyogerere, Kampala. The session took place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

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Communities around our Kampala Clinic have gained clarity on various land-related issues, addressed long-standing uncertainties, and acquired practical knowledge and tools to safeguard their property and livelihoods. This followed an engaging sensitization session...

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Felicitations to our former @lap_uls staff on their election to the @UjoaA 2026–2028 Executive Committee.

HW. Daphine Ayebare – President
HW. Conrad Aroya – Vice President
HW. Okello Welborne – Deputy General Secretary

We wish you all the very best as you take on this new leadership mandate.

#BangTheTable #BackOnTrack #RNBVision2060
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Kudos🌹

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Felicitations to our former @lap_uls staff on their election to the @UjoaA 2026–2028 Executive Committee.

HW. Daphine Ayebare – President
HW. Conrad Aroya – Vice President
HW. Okello Welborne – Deputy General Secretary

We wish you all the very best as you take on this new leadership mandate.

#BangTheTable #BackOnTrack #RNBVision2060
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processes and remand by @JudiciaryUG, as well as rights and requirements for bond, bail, and plea bargains.

Listeners called in appreciating the team for the informative session, noting that their understanding of criminal justice processes and rights had greatly improved.

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On Friday, 8 May 2026, our Arua clinic team, Mr. Charles Odongo and Ms. Collette Aweko, were hosted on 98.3 Christ the King FM in Nebbi District for a radio talk show.

The discussion focused on the Criminal Justice System, covering arrest procedures by @PoliceUg, court...

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Well done team

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Land rights and succession: https://t.co/l7wYDdlvIw

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justice and the role of the media.

The event formulated resolutions like strengthening environmental responsibility and land rights, promoting collaborative monitoring, research and evidence generation, and scaling up digital platforms for reporting human rights violations.

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On 28th April 2026, our project coordinator, Adv @Gaudius2019 and senior legal officer @ClareAnena57027 attachecd to the Arua clinic, participated in the Annual West Nile synergy meeting at Hotel Le’ Confidential in Arua.

The meeting brought together dignitaries from...

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@EmbassyDanish, @SwedeninUG the Mayor-elect of Arua City @LAlionzi, incumbent and elect District Governor, and all partners including @FIDA_Uganda, @ceforduganda, @CSBAGUGANDA , @ACODE_Uganda, and @HRCUG etc.

Discussions focused on human rights, accountability, climate...

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The mobile court contributed to faster case resolution and enhanced awareness among inmates about their rights.

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Our Kotido Clinic Assistant Legal Officer @MilimuUniv44018 participated in a mobile court session conducted on 29th and 30th April 2026 at the Uganda Government Prison Farm Amita in Abim District.

The session was presided over by H/W Pirimba Emmanuel, together with State ...

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Attorney Angulipa Patrick.

A total of 29 inmates (27 males and 2 females) were sensitized on their rights and the plea bargain process. Additionally, 26 accused persons (19 males and 7 females) received legal representation, and 13 cases were successfully concluded...

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