Services offered: HRCU provides professional, practical and in-depth legal advice, legal assistance, advice, judicial representation for human rights defenders (HRDs) and referrals to partner organisations through an established and strong network with other legal aid service providers such as LASPNET. Teachers` House, 2nd Floor, Plot 28/30 Bombo Road,P.O. Box 29285, KAMPALATel:+256-414-200-203, +256-757-200-204 Email: n ]]> ]]>This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ]]>, n ]]> ]]>This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ]]> Website:www.legalaid.ug » Objectives1. Provide high-quality legal aid services to poor men, women and children.2 Promoting respect for rights and the rule of law in Uganda.3 Advocacy and advocacy for laws and policies that benefit the poor at national, county and lower levels.4. Development and strengthening of management systems as well as the general organizational development of LAP5. Strengthen the governance of the LAP to ensure good strategic leadership and direction by the Legal Aid Project Board of Directors.6 Put in place mechanisms and aggressively mobilize resources to ensure the financial sustainability of legal aid services in Uganda Vision: Vulnerable societies that have access to quality legal services and exercise their rights. Legal aid, including legal aid, is a cornerstone of the justice system and contributes to equal access to justice for the entire community. Currently, legal aid is mainly limited to legal representation in certain criminal cases by the State and legal aid by non-State actors.
The Justice and Order Sector is developing a comprehensive national legal aid policy to provide the necessary framework for the provision and regulation of legal aid services in Uganda, in line with Uganda`s national, regional and international obligations. At the same time, the rights of vulnerable communities are promoted through the provision of high-quality human rights-based legal assistance, legal rights awareness, awareness-raising, empowerment and advocacy. » Objectives Providing legal assistance and representation to individuals and communities in need, alternative dispute resolution, public interest litigation, research and analysis projects, legal literacy and advocacy campaigns, training and capacity building programs, publications, conferences and documentation, The Centre contributes to a better Uganda where rights are respected, laws are valued and all citizens are trusted in public institutions. CLA exists to be the best legal aid provider in Uganda. His vision is a better Uganda where rights are respected, laws are valued and all citizens have confidence in public institutions. The following list of lawyers is provided as a service to U.S. citizens who wish to maintain legal representation in Uganda. Consular section staff are not allowed to recommend specific lawyers, and this list should only serve as an initial guide to deciding which law firm to hire. The justice centres are the beginning of fundamental efforts to restructure the provision of legal aid in Uganda and the sole objective is to make legal aid easily accessible and accessible to the most vulnerable population in the right place. Objectives of Uganda Justice Centres• Raise awareness of human rights and empower communities to claim their rights.• Enable vulnerable individuals and communities to effectively resolve disputes through litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)• Engage in human rights-based and evidence-based advocacy for law reform, • Test justice centres as a model for the provision of legal aid services in Uganda. Type of reception of legal aid clients: HRCU receives clients either through walk-in visits to their offices, calls to their toll-free helpline 0800-333000, referrals from other human rights institutions/organizations or in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala assumes no responsibility for the professional capacity or integrity of the following persons or companies. Each firm on this list has expressed a willingness to accept requests to provide legal services on behalf of U.S. citizens. The names on this list are listed in alphabetical order. HRCU is accredited by the Law Council to provide legal aid services and is a member of the Uganda Law Society, the Legal Aid Service Providers Network (LASPNET) and the National Coalition for Human Rights Defenders Uganda (NCHRD-U). Through media engagements such as radio talk shows, the toll-free number 0800 333 000, the inclusion of legal aid services in all HRCU activities, IEC materials and partnerships, partnerships and networks, legal aid services are also easily accessible to all. Justice Centres are a one-stop shop model for legal aid that aims to bridge the gap between supply and demand for justice by providing civil and criminal legal aid services to the poor, marginalized and vulnerable, while empowering individuals and communities to claim their rights and demand political and social change. Plot 5A, Avenue AcaciaP.O. Box 426 Kampala, UgandaEmail: n ]]> ]]>This email address is being protected from spambots.
You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ]]> | Website: www.uls.or.ug GEOFFREY B. MUTAAWE, Law Associates Advocates, Plot 35, Kampala Road, Post Office Building Annex, Suite 335A MUKIIBI SENTAMU & CO. ADVOCATES, Plot 8 Kyaggwe Road, Kisozi House Annex, P.O. Box 27073, Kampala, Uganda ****Lira Justice Centres Chief Magistrates CourtFree hotline: 080 010 0212 HRCU staff show the various publications on local and international laws. Contact Uganda Justice Centres.National Coordination Office. Rooms F6 and F8 High Court Building, Kampala.P. O.
Box 26365 KampalaTel: Office: 256 759500440/1Toll free 080 010 0210 NGOBI NDIKO LAWYERS: BMK House, Hotel Africana, Plot 4-5 Wampewo Ave, P.O. Box 21625, Kampala, Uganda Legal assistants: Ramathan Ruyonga and Proscovia Nakaseeta Basic principles: (a) Use of existing resources and avoidance of duplication. (b) Links with government structures. (c) Community participation. and (d) providing cost-effective and quality services. (e) cooperation and liaison with other stakeholders, including civil society organisations and private stakeholders for pro bono services. » Target group of beneficiariesNeedy men, women and children, with particular attention to women, children, the disabled and other vulnerable communities • Legal training and awareness-raising • Advisory services Masaka, Kampala, Kabarole, Luzira, Jinja, Mbarara, Arua, Soroti, Gulu, Kabale, Masindi » Target beneficiariesIndividuals and communities in need of justice • Accountability, • Efficiency• Effectiveness,• Integrity. Uganda international dialling code: [256] Calling code for Kampala: [414] MAKEERA & COMPANY ADVOCATES: Plot 8/10 Entebbe Road, Metropole House, P.O Box 23528, Kampala, Uganda Improving access to justice for all is a key objective of the Justice and Order sector. These include improving physical access to justice and regulatory services and improving the efficiency of service delivery.
However, access to justice also requires specific measures to ensure better access to services for the most vulnerable members of society. » Summary of activities • Provision of legal information and advice• Mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution services• Judicial representation• Training of paralegals in areas where the supply of lawyers is limited• Implementation of legal and human rights awareness programmes Districts served by justice centres: Lira: districts of Amolatar, Pader, Apac, Kitgum, Oyam, Dokolo, Kaberamaido and Kotido. Tororo: districts of Bukwa, Bududa, Manafwa, Busia, Pallisa, Butaleja, Namutamba, Bugiri and Iganga. Area of expertise: commercial and corporate law, civil, land and real estate litigation, family law (adoption and custody), environmental law. CONTACTIsaac Semakadde Kimeze FoundersTel: +256-704 261501Email: n ]]> ]]>This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ]]> Please note that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accepts no responsibility for the professional performance, reputation or quality of services provided by the companies or individuals listed below. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the Department or the U.S. Government. The names are arranged alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other meaning. The information on the list is provided directly by local service providers; the Department is not in a position to vouch for this information.