Contemporary Issues in Admissibility of Electronically Generated Evidence in Ugandan Courts

Abstract

In Uganda, electronically generated evidence arising from a multitude of transactions in the modern contemporary era of technological developments, and constituted in forms of e-receipts, use of e-signatures on transactional documents among others, have created complex difficult situations for admissibility in Court. The paper utilizes the doctrinal research method to examine the effectiveness of the law and practice of evidence in surmounting the recognized challenges the courts face in delivering justice with regards to admissibility of electronically generated evidence in both civil and criminal cases. Analysis is made on how the court admits electronically generated evidence, its authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality in dealing with such evidence. It concludes with recommendations proffered on enhancing admissibility of electronically generated evidence in alignment with the modern contemporary world.

Keywords: Electronically Generated Evidence, Significance, Admissibility, Courts.