GUIDE ON ANTI-TORTURE LEGISLATION In Uganda, this jurisdiction is also stipulated in the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act: “The Chief Magistrates Court of Uganda shall have jurisdiction to try the offences prescribed by this Act, wherever committed, if the offence is committed (d) against a citizen of Uganda (…).” 114 114 Summary of the elements – Chapter 4 – Jurisdiction Primary elements In establishing jurisdiction, legislative provisions are to include all heads of jurisdiction in article 5 of the Convention, namely: ªª The territoriality and flag principle over alleged cases of torture in any territory under a State’s jurisdiction; ªª Jurisdiction for cases committed by a State’s national; ªª Universal jurisdiction over any alleged offender present in the territory under a State’s jurisdiction. Recommended elements ªª National legislation provides for jurisdiction over cases where a State’s national has been a victim of torture. 114 Uganda, the Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act, op. cit. 28, section 17(1)(d). 35