Critical Examination of the Doctrine and Practice of Res Gestae in the Courts of Uganda

Karatunga Franck J.

School of Law, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

This research discusses the doctrine of Res Gestae as it is applied both under English law and Uganda’s law of evidence, with specific reference to the Evidence Act Cap 6 of Uganda. The article revealed that the understanding of the doctrine of res gestae as it applies to Ugandan courts is confusing. In this light, the article calls for the evidence act to be amended and its provisions the doctrine of res gestae should be indicated clearly. The definition of res getsae should be given like any other legal term in the law of evidence. This will enhance the courts and scholars to understand the doctrine better than before. It is also recommended for official research which is carried out about the doctrine of res gestae in Uganda to be put online for accessibility by the scholars. This is due to those researchers being clearer with precise information about the doctrine. This will help to bridge the gap that most of the online information and textbooks available are based on English law.

Keywords: Res Gestae, Evidence Act, Uganda courts, Legal doctrine, Law of evidence

CITE AS: Karatunga Franck J. (2024). Critical Examination of the Doctrine and Practice of Res Gestae in the Courts of Uganda. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES 3(2):12-18.