A critical analysis of the legal framework relating to cybercrime in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorAdesuyi, Daramola
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-21T05:54:14Z
dc.date.available2022-09-21T05:54:14Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionA dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Laws (LL.M) in the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management at the University of the Witwatersrand, 2021en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis dissertation examines the legal framework relating to cybercrime in Uganda and its effect on the enforcement of its terms. Investigating this issue is crucial in the wake of the rise in global interconnectivity as a result of the relative advances in technology, which challenge the application of the old standard of classification and investigation of traditional crimes. Unlike the advanced nations, the current laws regulating criminal conduct in most developing nations today are ill-equipped to cope with these emerging cybercrimes. Therefore, this dissertation argues that Uganda’s extant legal framework is manifestly inadequate to protect individuals from the threats resulting from cybercrime effectively. This view is held based on an analysis of the major procedural challenges and issues in Uganda today and a review of the current legal regime. This dissertation contends that, contrary to the common belief, merely enacting legislation, which is a ‘cut and paste’ of foreign cyber laws, does not automatically resolve issues related to cybercrimes in Uganda. Furthermore, the dissertation argues that useful lessons can be obtained from an effective legal regime based on insights from the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime, and South Africa. Similarly, other pragmatic ways of effective protection against cybercrime in Uganda are suggested to improve awareness and scholarship, strengthen law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and improve cooperation with international and regional cybercrime regimesen_ZA
dc.description.librarianCK2022en_ZA
dc.facultyFaculty of Commerce, Law and Managementen_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/33262
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Witswatersrand, Johannesburg
dc.schoolSchool of Lawen_ZA
dc.subjectUCTD
dc.subjectCybercrime
dc.subjectCyber laws
dc.subjectEnforcement challenges
dc.subjectUgandan legislation
dc.subject.otherSDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
dc.titleA critical analysis of the legal framework relating to cybercrime in Ugandaen_ZA
dc.typeDissertationen_ZA
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