Legal Actions For Defamation

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Summary

Under Ugandan law, you can file a defamation lawsuit (Sections 179 and 180) and a false accusation lawsuit (Section 106) if someone makes false statements that harm your reputation. Infringement of privacy is not specifically covered but may relate to Section 145. Consult a local attorney for detailed advice.

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quote the sections ofthe law
Here are some relevant sections of the Ugandan Penal Code Act:
- Defamation: Section * and *
- False accusation: Section *
- Infringement of privacy: Not specifically covered, but may be related to Section *
Please consult a local attorney for detailed understanding.
what [verbatim] do the above provisions entail
Here are the brief descriptions of the mentioned sections under the Ugandan Penal Code Act:
- Section * and *: Defamation - It's a crime to harm another person's reputation by false statements.
- Section *: False accusations - Making false charges or accusations with intent to cause harm.
- Section *: Infringement of privacy isn't directly covered but this section deals with indecent practices.
Please consult a local attorney for detailed understanding.
Based on my first question and the proceeding chats, hypathetically build for me a case to file against my househelp [Vivian] who raised those allegations against me to my wife and friends
Based on the information you've provided, your hypothetical case against Vivian (your househelp) could be:
*. Defamation (Section * and *) - You can claim Vivian harmed your reputation by making false accusations.
*. False Accusations (Section *) - You can assert Vivian made false allegations with the intent to cause harm.
Please see a local attorney to help you build your case properly.