Abstract:
THE LAW APPLICABLE TO TRIAL PRACTICE
The law applicable to trial procedure in both the Magistrate Courts and the High Court includes the following
(excluding appeals):
o The 1995 Constitution of Uganda
o The Judicature Act Cap 13
o The Magistrate Courts Act Cap 16
o The Trial on Indictments Act Cap 23
o The Criminal Procedure Code Act Cap 116
o The Evidence Act Cap 6
o The Evidence (Statements to Police Officers) Rules SI
o The Penal Code Act Cap 120
o The UPDF Act Cap 307
o Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2017
o The Pharmacy and Drugs Act Cap 280 (for statutory offences
The Food and Drugs Act Cap 278 (for statutory offences)
o The National Drugs Policy and Authority Act Cap 206 (for statutory offences)
o The Police Act Cap 303
o The Firearms Act Cap 299
o The Prevention of Corruption Act Cap121
o Case law
o Common law and Doctrines of Equity
