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5th Annual Uganda Law Society Conference

Staff of Uganda Law Reform Commission share a light moment with the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao during the 5th Annual Uganda Law Society Conference at Munyoyo...
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Preparation of user guides for The Traffic and Road Safety Act 1998

On 3rd February,2022 and 4th February, 2022, Uganda Law Reform Commission held a Technical Working Group Meeting at Royal Suites Hotel in Bugolobi with various stakeholders to discuss the draft users guides for The Traffic and Road Safety Act 1998. Participants included, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, The Inspector General of Police, Uganda Taxi Operators and Drivers Association (UTODA), The Chief Registrar High Court of Uganda, The Director Public Prosecutions among others..
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Ugandan Constitution translated in different Local Languages

On the 8th of October 1995, Uganda adopted the current Constitution as the supreme law of the land. Accordingly, article 1(1) and the National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy provide that it is the duty of every citizen to acquaint himself or herself with the provisions of the Constitution in order to uphold and defend it.
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Uganda Law Reform Commission Board

From Left to Right Dr. Josephine Nakirijja Kiggundu (Commissioner) , Dr. Pamela Tibihikirra-Kalyegira (Commission Chairperson) , Mrs. Olive Zaale Otete (Commissioner) , and Dr. Anthony Kaweesi...
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Compendium of Electoral Laws Launched

TODAY, The Attorney General of Uganda, Mr.William Byaruhanga officiated the launch of the Compendium of Electoral Laws at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. The Compendium of Electoral Laws is a project...
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Review of the Citzens Guide to the Children Act, Cap.59

On 6th October,2020 and 7th October, 2020, Uganda Law Reform Commission held a Technical Working Group Meeting with stakeholders to dicuss the draft Guide to the Children Act, Cap.59. Participants...
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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, 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.

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News and Highlights

call for articles for the Uganda Living Law Journal 2022

Thursday, July 28, 2022

The Uganda Law Reform Commission welcomes submission of articles from the general public for publication in the next issue of The Uganda Living Law Journal.

The Journal seeks to create public awareness on contemporary legal issues and to highlight efforts towards the promotion of access to justice in Uganda. The theme for the next issue is ‘Emerging issues in land law and administration’ Read more..