The Uganda Law Reform Commission, in collaboration with the Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS), successfully implemented a project aimed at creating awareness about the Commission's role, functions, and operations. Through the distribution of law reform publications and flyers and the organization of public dialogues and radio programs, the initiative sought to empower stakeholders with legal information and engage the public in the law-making process.
Aligned with the Commission's communication strategy, the project focused on raising awareness of the Commission's existence, increasing its visibility, and fostering stakeholder engagement. Drawing upon the provisions of section 11(f) of the Uganda Law Reform Commission Act, which emphasizes public participation, education, and sensitization, and the Commission's Communication Strategy of 2018, the initiative established a framework for effective and efficient communication.
The specific objectives of the project were multi-faceted. It aimed to create awareness about the Commission, its purpose, functions, and modus operandi. Additionally, the project sought to disseminate and obtain feedback on the Commission's reports and publications while enhancing access to legal information for both the public and JLOS institutions.
The project involved the development of materials for radio talk shows and flyers, which were distributed throughout 58 districts across Uganda. Furthermore, 12 talk shows were conducted in selected radio stations, with four in each region, to further promote awareness.
The Commission's publications, including the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and translated versions in various local languages, the Local Government Act, Pocket Size Children's Act, Abridged Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act, Compendium of Labour laws, Hire Purchase Act, Companies Act, and Partnership Act, were distributed during the campaign.
Because of the project, the public expressed a desire for intensified sensitization on Ugandan laws, and a need for the review of certain laws that may have outlived their usefulness, such as the Enguli Act and the Witchcraft Act. Furthermore, the importance of continuous efforts to raise awareness about the Commission was emphasized.
The entire project was successfully executed within a three-month timeframe, from May to August 2019. Through this initiative, the Uganda Law Reform Commission effectively engaged the public, fostered stakeholder involvement in law-making processes, and promoted accessibility to legal information across the country.
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Completed Projects