FAIR USE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: AN ANALYSIS OF THE ADEQUACY OF THE COPYRIGHT AND NEIGHBOURING RIGHTS ACT IN RELATION TO DIGITAL CONTENT
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2025-06-05
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
This dissertation critically examines the adequacy of Uganda’s Copyright and
Neighboring Rights Act (CNRA) in addressing fair use within the evolving digital
landscape. With digital technologies transforming the production, distribution, and
consumption of content, the gap between the competing interests of copyright creators’
rights and public access seems to be growing. The study examines the fair use provisions
of the CNRA in the face of digital challenges, evaluates Uganda case law,
Angela Katatumba decision, and compares international approaches to copyright
limitations and exceptions. Findings suggest critical deficiencies in Uganda’s legal
regime such as minimal statutory direction concerning use of digital content and
enforcement of the law. The study ends with suggestions for law reform and judicial
interpretation in order to strike a balance and ensure that our copyright regime is
technology friendly and forward looking.