Empowering Online Voices: A CYRILLA Policy Brief on Freedom of Expression in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Country
- Source
- The CYRILLA Collaborative
- Date added
- Sep 23, 2024
Analysis
Legal Brains Trust (LBT) Limited v Attorney General (Miscellaneous Application No. 532 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 13 (7 February 2023)
- Country
- Decision Date
- Feb 7, 2023
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Procedural)
- Motion Denied
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
- Keywords
- Surveillance
- Date added
- Jul 22, 2024
Case Law
Dian GF International Ltd v Damco Logistics Ltd & Transtrac Ltd (Civil Suit No 161 of 2010)
- Country
- Decision Date
- Feb 26, 2012
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Procedural)
- Motion Granted
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
- Keywords
- Admissibility
- Electronic Communications
- Date added
- Jul 15, 2024
Case Law
The Electronic Transactions Act [Act NO.8 of 2011].
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Electronic Communications
- Adoption Date
- Mar 18, 2011
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
- Date added
- Jul 15, 2024
Law
Asege Winnie V Oppurtunity Bank (U) Limited and Maad Limited [2013]
- Country
- Decision Date
- Apr 22, 2016
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Procedural)
- Motion Granted
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Monetary Damages
- Keywords
- Privacy
- Date added
- Jul 1, 2024
Case Law
Bassajjabaka v MTN Uganda Ltd [2018]
- Country
- Decision Date
- Mar 26, 2024
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Procedural)
- Motion Granted
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Monetary Damages
- Violation of a Rule of International Law
- Date added
- Jul 1, 2024
Case Law
V.G Keshwala & Sons Limited v Nintendo Company Limited (Trademark Registration 56916 of 2016) [2023] UGRSB 12 (23 August 2023)
- Country
- Decision Date
- Aug 23, 2023
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
- Keywords
- Advertising
- Date added
- Jul 1, 2024
Case Law
Internet Shutdowns in International Law
- Source
- Columbia Global Freedom of Expression
- Source URL (legacy)
- https://globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GFoE_Internet-shutdowns-in-international-law.pdf
- Date added
- Jun 18, 2024
Analysis
Hon. Gerald Kafureeks Karuhnaga and Kiiza Eron v The Attorney General, Judicial Service Commission and Hon. Justice Steven Kavuma [2015].
- Country
- Decision Date
- May 28, 2015
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Procedural)
- Motion Denied
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Law or Action Upheld
- Keywords
- Access to Information
- Date added
- May 6, 2024
Case Law
Garfield Spence [a.k.a Konshens] v Airtel Uganda Limited, Onmobile Global Limited Mtech Limited, 2015.
- Country
- Decision Date
- Aug 21, 2023
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Procedural)
- Motion Granted
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
- Keywords
- Copyright
- Date added
- Feb 19, 2024
Case Law
PROTOCOL TO THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Draft
- Status of Law
- Draft
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Interception
- Type of Law
- International Treaty/Convention/Covenant
- Research Category
- V Other Laws
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2023
Law
AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Cyber Security
- Data Protection and Retention
- E-Commerce
- Adoption Date
- Mar 21, 2018
- Type of Law
- International Treaty/Convention/Covenant
- Research Category
- V Other Laws
- Date added
- Jul 17, 2023
Law
Unwanted Witness-Uganda & Tumuhimbise Norman v. Attorney General
- Country
- Decision Date
- Apr 27, 2021
- Case Status
- Closed
- Case Outcome (Procedural)
- Admissibile
- Case Outcome (Disposition)
- Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
- Keywords
- Access to Information
- Access to Internet
- Censorship
- Freedom of Association
- Freedom of Expression
- Judicial Body
- Constitutional Court
- Date added
- Apr 22, 2023
Case Law
The Uganda Access to Information Act, 2005
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Access to Information
- Telecommunication
- Adoption Date
- Jul 19, 2005
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- I Legal Foundations
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Uganda Constitution, 1995
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Constitution
- Type of Law
- Constitution
- Research Category
- I Legal Foundations
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Uganda Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, 2006
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Adoption Date
- Aug 4, 2006
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- I Legal Foundations
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
Industrial Property Act, 2014
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Adoption Date
- Feb 28, 2014
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- I Legal Foundations
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Uganda National IT Authority Act, 2009
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- E-Government
- E-Transactions
- Adoption Date
- Jul 31, 2009
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks Regulations 2004
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Trademark
- Adoption Date
- Jun 1, 2003
- Type of Law
- Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
- Research Category
- IV Sectoral Laws
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Trade Secrets Protection Act, 2009
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Adoption Date
- Jun 12, 2009
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- V Other Laws
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Copyright and Neighboring Rights Regulations, 2010
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Adoption Date
- Jan 1, 2010
- Type of Law
- Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
- Research Category
- V Other Laws
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
THE DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY BILL ASSENTED
- Status of Law
- Draft
- Country
- Keywords
- Access to Information
- Advertising
- Data Protection and Retention
- Digital Identity
- Information Security
- Adoption Date
- Feb 25, 2019
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Geographical Indications Act, 2013
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Adoption Date
- Oct 11, 2013
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- V Other Laws
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Industrial Property (Fees) Regulations, 2017
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Adoption Date
- Apr 28, 2017
- Type of Law
- Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
- Research Category
- IV Sectoral Laws
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Industrial Property Regulations, 2017
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Adoption Date
- Feb 10, 2017
- Type of Law
- Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
- Research Category
- IV Sectoral Laws
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (ACCESS TO GENETIC RESOURCES ANI) BENEFIT SHARING) REGULATIONS, 2005
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Medical Ethics
- Oversight Bodies
- Adoption Date
- Mar 18, 2005
- Type of Law
- Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
- Research Category
- I Legal Foundations
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
THE TRADEMARKS REGULATIONS, 2012
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Intellectual Property
- Trademark
- Adoption Date
- Sep 4, 2012
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
THE TRADEMARKS ACT, 2010. Uganda
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Trademark
- Adoption Date
- Sep 3, 2010
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- V Other Laws
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law
The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Act, 2005
- Status of Law
- Final/Active/Current
- Country
- Keywords
- Broadcasting Networks
- Telecommunication
- Adoption Date
- May 20, 2005
- Type of Law
- Legislation
- Research Category
- I Legal Foundations
- Date added
- Sep 3, 2020
Law