stigmatisation. These seminars are attended by local leaders, parish chiefs, religious leaders, teachers and
even parents of FAC.
KCV also provides recreational services at community level which are aimed at involving the FAC participation.
Materials such as balls and uniforms are provided and then leagues are organised at parish and sub county
levels. A cash transport refund, prizes and trophies are also provided. The FAC are also involved in
organising music, dance and drama competitions. These efforts are aimed at removing any stigma that the
community might develop against FAC, when the community sees their talents and skills.
Table 8: FAC rehabilitated by World Vision Children of War Centre 1995 and 2005
Year
Male
Female
Total
1995
464
84
548
1996
1,170
120
1.290
1997
1,297
165
1,462
1998
1,181
239
1,420
1999
437
81
518
2000
198
48
246
2001
231
32
263
2002
860
142
1,002
2003
1,295
285
1,580
2004
1,570
693
2,263
2005
234
208
442
8,934
2.097
11,034
TOTAL
Source: World Vision Children of War Centre 2006
9.4 The Amnesty Act 2000
The Amnesty Act provides amnesty to all Ugandans who have engaged in acts of rebellion. Amnesty
Commission was set up to demobilize, reintegrate and resettle former rebels as well as sensitize the public on
the law. The Amnesty Act is very helpful in cases of crimes committed by children between 12 and 17 years
who are by law of Uganda liable to the crime they commit. Such children are given immunity when they seek
for amnesty. They also qualify for the resettlement package given by the Amnesty Commission.
Ugandan law exempts all children below 12 years from criminal responsibility. Therefore reporters/former
rebels in this age bracket are received by the Amnesty Commission and immediately transferred to reception
centres where they are given psychosocial help and reintegrated into the community.
9.5 Children in Conflict with the Law
Under the Children Act children in conflict with the law are provided for under local authorities. The Chief
Justice gazettes 10 family and children courts (FCC) under each magisterial area to handle cases involving
children. Many districts still do not have remand homes so juvenile justice mechanisms are still weak. In
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