First Schedule (Sections 2, 20(1))
Currency point
A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand Shillings.Second Schedule (Section 4(4), 20(2))
Guiding principes for determining compensation
1.The court may, in determining a claim for compensation, take into account—(a)the pain and suffering of the victim and the nature and extent of the physical or mental injury suffered;(b)the cost of medical treatment for the injuries suffered by the victim;(c)any loss of earnings arising from the domestic violence;(d)the amount or value of the property taken, destroyed or damaged;(e)the necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the applicant, where the applicant is compelled to separate or be separated from the perpetrator due to the domestic violence, including—2.Where the court finds it necessary, the court may make an order or referral for mediation and counseling of the parties by the appropriate person or authority.Third Schedule (Section 10(3), 20(2))
Forms
The Republic of Uganda
Form 1
The Domestic Violence Act
Application for interim protection order/protection order*
In the Magistrates Court at________________________________________________________________________________________In the matter of ___________________________ (name of victim), a ___________________________ (state nature of victim e.g. adult, child, person of unsound mind);andIn the matter of an application for interim protection order/protection order*I, _________________________ (name of applicant), being ________________________ (state relationship to person against whom order is sought) apply for interim protection order/protection order* on the following grounds:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date____________________________Applicant* Delete as appropriateThe Republic of Uganda
Form 2 (Section 10(4))
The Domestic Violence Act
Summons in chambers
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Applicantversus_______________________________________________________________________________________________________RespondentTo:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(name, description and place of residence)Whereas:_________________________________________________________________________________________________has instituted proceedings for interim protection order/protection order*, you are summoned to appear in the chambers of__________________________________ in person or by an advocate duly instructed on the___________ day of_______________, 20__________, at_________________ o’clock in the _____________ noon, to answer to the claim.Take notice that in default of your appearance on the day above-mentioned, the application shall be heard and determined, and such order as is deemed fit will be rendered in your absence.Given under my hand and the seal of this court on the _________day of ___________, 20_______._________________________________Magistrate* Delete as appropriateThe Republic of Uganda
Form 3 (Section 14(5))
The Domestic Violence Act
Application for variation, revocation or discharge of orders
In the Magistrates Court at___________________________________________________________________________________In the matter of ___________________________ (name of victim), a ______________________ (state nature of victim, e.g., adult, child, person of unsound mind, type of disability);andIn the matter of an interim protection order/protection order* issued against ____________________ (state name of person against whom order was issued) on the _______________day of ___________, 20___I, ___________________________ (name of applicant), being ______________________ (state relationship to person against whom order was issued) apply for (variation/revocation/discharge*) of the order on the following grounds:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date________________________________Applicant* Delete as appropriateThe Republic of Uganda
Form 4 (Section 16(3))
The Domestic Violence Act
Application for enforcement of order
In the Magistrates Court at________________________________________________________________________________________In the matter of ___________________________ (name of victim), a _______________________ (state nature victim e.g. adult, child, person of unsound mind, type of disability);andIn the matter of an Order for interim protection order/protection order* issued against _______________________ (state name of person against whom order was issued) on the ________________day of ________________, 20___I, ____________________________ (name of applicant), being ________________________ (state relationship to person against whom order was issued) apply for enforcement of the interim protection order/protection order* on the grounds that:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date____________________________Applicant* Delete as appropriateThe Republic of Uganda
Form 5 (Section 17(6))
The Domestic Violence Act
Application for interim protection order/protection order*
In the Family and Children Court at_____________________________________________________________________________In the matter of ___________________________ (name of victim), a _____________________ (state nature of victim e.g. adult, child, person of unsound mind, type of disability)andIn the matter of an application for interim protection order/protection order*I, _____________________________ (name of applicant), being __________________________ (state relationship to person against whom order is sought) apply for interim protection order/protection order* on the following grounds:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date____________________________Applicant* Delete as appropriateThe Republic of Uganda
Form 6 (Section 17(6))
The Domestic Violence Act
Summons in chambers
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________Applicantversus_______________________________________________________________________________________________________RespondentTo:____________________________________________________________________________________________________(Name, description and place of residence)Whereas___________________________________________________________________________________________________________has instituted proceedings for interim protection order/protection order*, you are summoned to appear in the chambers of ___________________in person or by an advocate duly instructed on the _______day of ____________, 20___, at ________________o’clock in the ___________ noon, to answer to the claim.Take notice that, in default of your appearance on the day above-mentioned, the application shall be heard and determined, and such order as is deemed fit will be rendered in your absence.Given under my hand and the seal of this court on the ___________ day of ________________, 20_____.__________________________________Magistrate* Delete as appropriateThe Republic of Uganda
Form 7 (Section 17(6))
The Domestic Violence Act
Application for variation, revocation or discharge* of orders
In the Family and Children Court at_________________________________________________________________________________In the matter of _______________________ (name of victim), a __________________ (state nature of victim e.g. adult, child, person of unsound mind, type of disability)andIn the matter of an Order for interim protection order/protection order* issued against ___________________________ (state name of person against whom order was issued) on the __________________ day of ________________, 20 _____.I, _______________________ (name of applicant), being ____________________ (state relationship to person against whom order was issued) apply for ______________________________ (variation, revocation or discharge) of the order on the following grounds:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date____________________________Applicant* Delete as appropriateThe Republic of Uganda
Form 8 (Section 17(6))
The Domestic Violence Act
Application for enforcement of order
In the Family and Children Court at___________________________________________________________________________________In the matter of _________________________ (name of victim), a _________________________ (state nature of victim e.g. adult, child, person of unsound mind, type of disability)andIn the matter of an Order for interim protection order/protection order* issued against _______________________________ (state name of person against whom order was issued) on the _____________________ day of_________________, 20_____I, ___________________________ (name of applicant), being _______________________ (state relationship to person against whom order was issued) apply for enforcement of the interim interim protection order/protection order* on the grounds that:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date____________________________Applicant* Delete as appropriate