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Home » Defending Academic Freedom in Uganda: The Controversy Around A Law Exam at Makerere
Defending Academic Freedom in Uganda: The Controversy Around A Law Exam at Makerere
Abstract
Academic freedom is a constitutional right that serves as one of the pillars of modern university education in Uganda.
It plays a crucial role in fostering an environment where ideas can be freely expressed, debated, and critiqued without fear of retribution.
An examination taken by law students on the…
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