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Section 155: How Courts Determine a Child's Age in Uganda

155.Inquiry by court as to age of person appearing to be below eighteen years of age

(1)Where a person, whether charged with an offence or not, is brought before any court otherwise than for the purpose of giving evidence and it appears to the court that he or she is under eighteen years of age, the court shall make an inquiry as to the age of that person.

(2)In making the inquiry, the court shall take any evidence, including medical evidence, which it may require.

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If you are under 18, the court must check your age before dealing with your case. Even if you are not accused of a crime, the court must investigate y...

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