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Methodology

How our legal research works

LegalBriefcase doesn't guess. Every answer follows a two-step retrieval-then-synthesis pattern designed to eliminate hallucinated citations and keep you anchored to primary Ugandan law.

1

Verified Retrieval

When you ask a legal question, our engine first queries authoritative Ugandan sources — ULII, the Parliament of Uganda, and the Uganda Judiciary — and pulls verbatim statutory text. No synthesis happens at this stage; only exact retrieval.

  • Direct search over 622 Ugandan Acts and 17,000+ provisions
  • Verbatim statutory language — never paraphrased during retrieval
  • Source URLs captured for traceability
2

Restricted Synthesis

A second, separate AI pass then synthesises an answer using ONLY the verified provisions retrieved in Step 1. Web search is disabled during synthesis, so the model cannot introduce new, unverified citations.

  • Synthesis is fenced to retrieved provisions only
  • Citations are inline and anchto a real source
  • Gaps in Ugandan law are stated explicitly rather than hallucinated

Built-in guardrails

Verbatim-First Retrieval

Our system prompt globally forbids paraphrasing statutory text unless explicitly requested, preserving the integrity of legal language.

Explicit Uncertainty

When a provision cannot be confidently verified, results are tagged "[Unverified — verify at ulii.org]" rather than fabricated.

Source Anchoring

Every legal stance cites the Acts and sections it draws from, so you can trace each claim back to primary law in one click.

LegalBriefcase is an informational tool, not a substitute for an advocate. For complex matters, always confirm with a qualified legal practitioner.

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