In May 2012, the Ugandan Amnesty Act will finally lapse and a crucial decision will be taken by relevant bodies such as Parliament, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the Ministry of Internal Affairs on whether this law should be completely done away with or whether it should be renewed with modifications. This year is therefore a crucial one for Avocats Sans Frontières and all other stakeholders involved in transitional and international criminal justice activities in Uganda. Under its international criminal justice project, Avocats Sans Frontières has decided to publish this advocacy tool titled, “Amnesty: An “Olive Branch” in Justice?” as a first step towards not only raising awareness on the ongoing decision making process but also as an avenue to make pertinent recommendations in the event that the Amnesty Act is modified.
