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Child sacrifice in Uganda: adequacy of existing legal provision
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Abstract This article highlights the various incidences of child sacrifice in the country and the legislation in place. It also argues that despite the legislation in place, the incidence of child sacrifice still thrives in Uganda's society due to various factors including failure to enforce the laws in plac... view more
This article highlights the various incidences of child sacrifice in the country and the legislation in place. It also argues that despite the legislation in place, the incidence of child sacrifice still thrives in Uganda's society due to various factors including failure to enforce the laws in place. The first part examines the situation of child sacrifice currently and the major causes of the practice. The paper examines the legal framework and gaps in the current laws for fighting violence against children. It also contains a brief discussion on how effective the domestic laws are in the current context.... view less
Keywords
child; victim; Uganda; Africa; violence; statuary regulation; legislation; child protection; legal provision
Classification
Sociology of the Youth, Sociology of Childhood
Criminal Sociology, Sociology of Law
Social Problems
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 92-101
Journal
International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences (2014) 41
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18052/www.scipress.com/ILSHS.41.92
ISSN
2300-2697
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed