Legal Strategies and Transnational Cooperation in Countering Terrorism: A Case Study of Uganda’s Framework

Nanfuma Catherine Gwaliba

School of Law Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Terrorism remains a global threat, with terrorists operating across borders and targeting innocent civilians. While criminal law traditionally operates within national boundaries, the challenge of terrorism necessitates a reevaluation of legal frameworks to effectively combat this phenomenon. This article explores the legal framework for countering terrorism in Uganda, emphasizing the need for enhanced national and regional cooperation to strengthen criminal justice structures. It examines international and regional human rights instruments, victim rights, criminal justice responses to terrorism, and the role of international cooperation in combating this transnational threat. Additionally, it discusses the adoption of administrative measures within a rule of law framework to prevent individuals from engaging in terrorist activities. The study underscores the importance of addressing terrorism through both legal and operational means to ensure the safety and security of citizens.

Keywords: Counter-terrorism, Legal framework, Terrorism, Terrorist-attacks, Victims of terrorism.

CITE AS: Nanfuma Catherine Gwaliba (2024). Legal Strategies and Transnational Cooperation in Countering Terrorism: A Case Study of Uganda’s Framework. IDOSR JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 9(1): 8-15. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSRJHSS/2024/91.8.150000