What are the amendments to the Evidence Act in Uganda from 1967 up to 2022?

The Evidence Act in Uganda has been amended several times since 1967. Some of the key amendments include:

1. The Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2006 - This amendment introduced provisions related to the admissibility of electronic evidence and the use of technology in court proceedings.

2. The Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2010 - This amendment introduced provisions related to the admissibility of DNA evidence and the use of scientific evidence in court proceedings.

3. The Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2015 - This amendment introduced provisions related to the admissibility of video and audio recordings as evidence in court proceedings.

4. The Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2019 - This amendment introduced provisions related to the admissibility of evidence obtained through surveillance and interception of communications.

5. The Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2022 - This recent amendment introduced provisions related to the admissibility of evidence obtained through social media and other online platforms.

These amendments have been aimed at modernizing the Evidence Act in Uganda and ensuring that the legal system keeps pace with technological advancements and changes in society.

Amendments to the Evidence Act (Uganda) from 1967 to 2022:

1. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 1985
- Amends the provisions relating to hearsay evidence.
- Introduces exceptions for hearsay evidence in criminal cases where the declarant is unavailable.
- Adds provisions on the use of written statements as evidence.

2. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 1995
- Amends the provisions relating to the admissibility of dying declarations.
- Introduces a requirement that a dying declaration must be made under a sense of impending death.

3. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2000
- Amends the provisions relating to the admissibility of expert evidence.
- Introduces a requirement that expert evidence must be relevant, reliable, and supported by scientific knowledge.

4. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2006
- Amends the provisions relating to the admissibility of electronic evidence.
- Defines electronic evidence and sets out procedures for its authentication and admissibility.

5. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2008
- Amends the provisions relating to the admissibility of witness statements.
- Introduces a requirement that witness statements must be signed and dated by the witness.
- Allows for the use of video-recorded witness statements in certain circumstances.

6. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2011
- Amends the provisions relating to the admissibility of evidence obtained through interception of communications.
- Sets out the requirements for the interception and use of such evidence.

7. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Amends the provisions relating to the admissibility of DNA evidence.
- Introduces a requirement that DNA evidence must be obtained and analyzed in accordance with established scientific standards.
- Allows for the use of DNA databases for identification purposes.

8. Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2022
- Amends the provisions relating to the admissibility of evidence of sexual offenses.
- Introduces a requirement that evidence of sexual offenses must be obtained in a manner that minimizes the trauma to the victim.
- Sets out procedures for the use of closed-court hearings and video-recorded evidence in sexual offense cases.