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Protection Order toolkit (Uganda)

Toolkit Family Updated 9 June 2026 AI-generated

In brief

A toolkit for obtaining a court protection order against domestic violence. In immediate danger, call the police first.

Task overview

Who it's for: Victims of domestic violence and those helping them.

What's in this toolkit

1

Protection orders against domestic violence

Practice Note

Understand the orders and the court.

2

Protection order checklist

Checklist

Apply, including for an interim order.

3

Affidavit (general) template

Standard Document

Support the application with an affidavit.

Recommended order of use

  1. If in danger, call the police
  2. Read the protection-order note
  3. Work the application checklist
  4. Support with an affidavit
  5. Seek an interim order if urgent

Wakilii AI prompts for this task

  • How do I apply for a protection order against domestic violence in Uganda?
Toolkit · Family. Actively maintained. Last reviewed 9 June 2026; next review due 9 December 2026. This resource is a practitioner orientation and general information, not legal advice, and does not create an advocate–client relationship. It is AI-generated. Ugandan law changes and chapter and section numbers were revised in the 2023 Laws of Uganda. Verify every statute, rule, form, fee and authority against the current primary source — and the specific facts of your matter — before relying on it.