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Medical negligence Legislation in Uganda

The Uganda Law Reform Commission held a Taskforce working group meeting comprised of various experts (both legal and medical) on 11th September 2019 to discuss proposals for legislative and non-legislative measures to address Medical negligence in Uganda.
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Review of the law on bail in Criminal Justice systems in offing

Judicial officers together with Uganda Law Reform Commission on Tuesday, 27 th August, 2019 gathered at Royal Suites, Bugolobi in Kampala to have their input in the review of the aw on bail in...
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Review of the Uganda Railways Corporation Act, Cap 331

Uganda Law Reform Commission held a technical working group meeting at Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi on 14th August 2019 to discuss the Review of the Uganda Railways Corporation Act, Cap 331 consultation paper.
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Simplification of the Mortgage Act, Cap 229

Uganda Law Reform Commission staff together with other stakeholders convened at Esella Country Hotel, Najjera from 17th -18th June, 2019 in a pretesting and validation workshop aimed at simplifying...
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Review of the Distress for Rent (Bailiffs) Act, Cap.76

The Uganda Law Reform Commission held a technical group meeting at Royal Suites Hotel, Bugolobi on 13th June 2019 to discuss the Distress for Rent (Bailiffs) Act, Cap.76 issues paper and increase...
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New law restricting sale of fake products in offing

Judicial officers together with Uganda Law Reform Commission and other stake holders on Tuesday, 21 st May, 2019 gathered at Royal Suites, Bugolobi in Kampala to have their input in the new law in offing, which if passed, will protect the vulnerable consumers against fake products that have since flooded the market.
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Welcome to ULRC Web Portal

The Uganda Law Reform Commission is established under Article 248(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. Its primary mandate is to study and keep under constant review the Acts and all other laws comprising the laws of Uganda with a view to making recommendations for their systematic improvement, development, modernisation and reform....

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The Uganda Law Reform Commission comprises of a policy making organ made up of a full time Chairperson and six part-time Commissioners. They are responsible for overseeing and guiding the operations of the Secretariat.

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The Uganda Law Reform Commission Secretariat is headed by the Executive Secretary and composed of 3 departments namely; Law Reform, Law Revision and Finance & Administration. The function of the secretariat is to implement policy decision of the Commission and day to day operations.

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Message from Chairperson

On behalf of the Commissioners and staff of the Uganda Law Reform Commission (Commission), I warmly welcome you to this website. The website is intended to provide key information regarding the establishment, composition, mandate, outputs and other pertinent issues regarding the Commission. It is therefore my earnest belief that you will find the...

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JLOS recognizes ULRC Chairperson, Ms. Vastina R. Nsanze for her long service

Thursday, November 14, 2019

The Justice, Law and Order Sector awarded this year’s JLOS Long Service Award 2019 to ULRC Chairperson, Ms. Vastina R. Nsanze. The awards ceremony took place at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on 12th November 2019. The Honorable Chief Justice Bart Katureebe was the guest of honour.

The prestigious JLOS Recognition Awards (JRAs) are designed to recognize read more...