An Analysis Of The Law Protecting Women Against Gender And Sexual Based Violence In Uganda, A Case Study Of Central Region.

Abstract The study is an analysis of the law protecting women against gender sexual based violence in Uganda particularly central region. It was specifically aimed at identifying the loopholes within the law, causes effects and the extent of such violence on women. A review on related literature was carried out on current existing information. The study lays down the legal framework and the weakness in supporting laws which are often exploited by the perpetrators of such violence. Gender and sexual based violence is rampant in the rural areas of the central region mainly because of the low lev…