School ordered to compensate former pupil sh5m ov
A Ugandan High Court judge has ordered a primary school to pay 5 million shillings in damages to a former pupil for unlawful corporal punishment. The ruling declared the practice unconstitutional and illegal, emphasizing the negative impact of physical discipline on students.
Why it matters
This legal precedent reinforces the prohibition of corporal punishment in schools and highlights the protection of children's rights in the education system.
Education: School ordered to compensate former pupil sh5m ov
The article reports on a court judgment and legal proceedings objectively.
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