An Examination Of Enforcement Of The Rights To A Clean And Heal Thy Environment In Uganda. A Case Study Of Kampala District

ABSTRACT

The right to a clean and health environment if often overlooked within the context of

discussion on human right. Against this background, this dissertation examines how the

right to a clean and healthy environment can be realized and be implemented by

Ugandans. Recognition of the constitutional right to a healthy and clean environment can

facilitate the implementation and enforcement of environmental laws. This research has

demonstrated that the incorporation of the right to a clean and healthy environment in the

country's constitution leads directly to important legal out comes, stronger environmental

laws and court decision defending rights to violation.

The study recommends, the importance of educating the public, including the private

industry on the importance of protecting the environment and the right to a clean and healthy environment in particular.