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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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Transcribing the 1995 Constitution into Braille

Uganda Law Reform Commission today 30th September 2020 launched a project to transcribe the 1995 Constitution into Braille. It is hoped that the transcription of the Constitution into Braille will...
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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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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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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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A call for articles for the Uganda Living Law Journal 2021

Friday, February 26, 2021

The Uganda Living Law Journal is an annual publication of the Uganda Law Reform Commission (Commission). The Journal seeks to create public awareness on contemporary legal issues and to highlight efforts towards the promotion of access to justice in Uganda. Read More