Pre-enactment Advocacy on the Competition Bill, 2022
The Commission has undertaken pre-enactment advocacy for the Competition Bill, 2022. The Competition Bill, is intended to promote and sustain fair competition in markets and prevent practices having an adverse effect on competition. The primary goal of the Bill is to control anti- competitive behaviour of firms that have a negative impact on competition, encourage competition, and safeguard and protect consumers. The Bill establishes a comprehensive legal regime on competition in Uganda.
Pre-enactment Advocacy of the Legislative for the Amendment of the Explosives Act, Cap.298
The Uganda Law Reform Commission is undertaking pre-enactment for the proposals for the amendment of the Explosives Act, Cap. 298. In 2017, the Commission undertook a review of the Explosives Act, Cap. 298 with a view to aligning the law with the prevailing circumstances. The study report and legislative proposals were submitted to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and the Ministry of Internal Affairs for further implementation.
Pre-enactment Advocacy
Legislative procedures for enactment of any law requires consultations to be undertaken on the proposals. In view of this, the Commission undertakes pre-enactment advocacy to ensure that the proposals for enactment are popularized and well understood.
Review the Law on Trusts in Uganda
The Commission has commenced the review of Trusts law in Uganda. The review is intended to update the law relating to creation, administration and management of trusts.
Review of the Animal (Prevention of Cruelty) Act, Cap. 39
The Commission is reviewing the Animal (Prevention of Cruelty) Act, Cap, 39. (The Act) The purpose of the review is to broadly strengthen the prevention of animal cruelty and enforcement of the law.
Review of the Industrial Licensing Act, Cap. 91
The Commission is undertaking a study to review the Industrial Licensing Act, Cap 91. The review is intended to make the law responsive to the prevailing circumstances that are characterized by rapid economic growth and industrialisation.
Review of the Warehouse Receipt System Act, No. 14 of 2006
In 2023, the Commission commenced a study to review the Warehouse Receipt System Act, No. 14 of 2006 (the Act). The Warehouse Receipt System is designed to allow farmers and traders of agricultural produce access financing. The review is intended to: explore the gaps in the regulatory framework and structure; examine the performance of the Uganda’s warehouse receipt system; devise feasible mechanisms to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of warehouse receipting.
Review of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act, 2006
The Uganda Law Reform Commission is undertaking review of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act, 2006. The review is intended to address the gaps and challenges faced in implementation of the law and address emerging issues.