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Uganda - - Law, Act

National Social Security (Amendment) Fund Act, 2021. -

Adoption: 2022-01-02 | UGA-2022-L-114006

Uganda - - Law, Act

National Climate Change Act, 2021. -

Adoption: 2021-08-14 | UGA-2021-L-114005

Uganda - - Law, Act

Public Health (Control of COVID - 19) (No. 2) Rules, 2020 (SI 55 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-31 | UGA-2020-L-110090

Preface
Title and commencement
Interpretation.
Imposition of curfew
Prohibition of selling of non-food items in markets, stores, etc
Closure of certain places and premises
Factories and construction sites to continue operations
Prohibition of use of motor vehicles and engineering plants
Exemption from rule 7
Offences and penalties
Duration of Rules

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Public Health (Control of COVID-19) Rules, 2020 (SI 52 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-24 | UGA-2020-M-110089

Preface
Title
Interpretation
Responsibility for notification of notifiable diseases
Medical officer of health and medical practitioner to notify
Powers for the control of COVID-19
Power of search
Power of medical officer of health to disinfect premises
Disposal of bodies
Control of public gatherings, meetings, etc
Spitting prohibited
Escape from isolation or quarantine
Carriers of disease
Infected area
Duration of Rules

Uganda - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Health (Notification of COVID–19) Order, 2020 (SI 45 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-17 | UGA-2020-R-110088

Provides that Section 11 (Power to make Rules), Part IV (Prevention and Suppression of Infectious Diseases) and section 36 (Power to Enforce Precautions at Boarders) of the Public Health Act shall apply to COVID – 19.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Human Rights (Enforcement) Act , 2019. -

Adoption: 2019-03-31 | Date of entry into force: 2019-06-20 | UGA-2019-L-109637

The Act gives effect to article 50 (4) of the Constitution by providing for the procedure of enforcing human rights under Chapter Four of the Constitution.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. -

Adoption: 2019-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2019-03-01 | UGA-2019-L-109638

An Act to protect the privacy of the individual and of personal data by regulating the collection and processing of personal information; to provide for the rights of the persons whose data is collected and the obligations of data collectors, data processors and data controllers; to regulate the use or disclosure of personal information; and for related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

The National Environment Act, 2019 (Act 5 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-02-24 | UGA-2019-L-111164

An Act to repeal, replace and reform the law relating to environmental management in Uganda; to provide for the management of the environment for sustainable development; to continue the National Environment Management Authority as a coordinating, monitoring, regulatory and supervisory body for all activities relating to environment; to provide for emerging environmental issues including climate change, the management of hazardous chemicals and biodiversity offsets; to provide for strategic environmental assessment; to address environmental concerns arising out of petroleum activities and midstream operations, to provide for the management of plastics and plastic products; to establish the Environmental Protection Force; to provide for enhanced penalties for offences under the Act; to provide for procedural and administrative matters; and for related matters.

Any statutory instrument made under the National Environment Act, Cap.153 repealed under subsection (1) and which is in force immediately before the commencement of this Act, shall remain in force, so far as it is not inconsistent with this Act, until it is revoked by a statutory instrument made under this Act and until that revocation, shall be deemed to have been made under this Act.

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

RIATT-ESA Strategic Plan and Costed Implementation Plan (2019-2022).

Adoption: 2019 | INT-2019-M-111800

Uganda - - International agreement

Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Hungary and the Government of the Republic of Uganda on Education Cooperation (Együttműködési Egyezmény Magyarország Kormánya és az Ugandai Köztársaság Kormánya között az oktatás területén) -

Adoption: 2018-09-14 | Date of entry into force: 2018-11-06 | INT-2018-IA-109328

The Cooperation Agreement strengthens education exchange through: Hungary — Uganda Scholarship Programme, study/research opportunities, encourages of direct cooperation between educational institutions.

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

The East African Community Regional Contingency Plan for Epidemics due to communicable Diseases, Conditions and other Events of Public Health Concern (2018 – 2023). -

Adoption: 2018 | INT-2018-M-111799

Uganda - - International agreement

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Uganda Agreement on Employing Ugandans Workers in Jordan. -

Adoption: 2016-12-15 | JOR-2016-IA-105544

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Uganda Signs an Agreement on Employing Ugandans Workers in Jordan.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Tier 4 Microfinance Institutions & Money Lenders Act, 2016 (Act No. 4 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-13 | UGA-2016-L-104394

Establishes the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority and provides for the licensing and management of Tier 4 microfinance institutions. Regulates money lending, establishing the SACCO Stabilization Fund and SACCO Savings Protection Scheme.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Children's (Amendment) Act, 2016. -

Adoption: 2016-05-20 | UGA-2016-L-104395

Uganda - - Law, Act

Non-Governmental Organisations Act, 2016 (Act No. 1 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-02 | UGA-2016-L-101544

An Act to repeal and replace the Non-Governmental Organisations Act Cap. 113; to provide a conducive and an enabling environment for the Non-Governmental Organisations sector; to strengthen and promote the capacity of Non -Governmental Organisations and their mutual partnership with Government; to make provision for the corporate status of the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations and provide for its capacity to register, regulate, coordinate and monitor Non-Governmental Organisations activities; to provide for the board of directors; to provide for the establishment of branch offices of the Bureau, District Non-Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committees, Subcounty Non- Governmental Organisations Monitoring Committees, to make provision for special obligations of Non-Governmental Organisations and to provide for other related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Presidential Elections (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 14 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-10-01 | UGA-2015-L-101541

Uganda - - Law, Act

National Council for Disability (Amendment) Act (No. 19 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-08-24 | Date of entry into force: 2015-10-16 | UGA-2015-L-101538

An Act to amend the national council for disability Act 2003 to provide for the mode of electing members of the national council and council for disability.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2015 (No. 12 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-08-24 | UGA-2015-L-101542

An Act to amend the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda in accordance with articles 259 and 262 of the Constitution; to prescribe a procedure for the removal of members of the Electoral Commission, similar to the procedure for the removal of judicial officers; to require the Electoral Commission to hold a by-election within sixty days from the date of notification of a vacancy of a member of Parliament by the Clerk to Parliament; to require the registrar of a court declaring the seat of a member of Parliament vacant to transmit the judgment to the Clerk to Parliament within ten days after the declaration; to permit floor crossing in Parliament by members of Parliament within twelve months before the end of the term of Parliament; to provide for the Judicial Service Commission to appoint certain staff of the judiciary; and for related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

National Women's Council (Amendment) Act 2015 (Act 17 of 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-08-24 | UGA-2015-L-101543

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Guidelines on Recruitment and Placement of Uganda Nationals Abroad, 2015.

Adoption: 2015-03 | UGA-2015-M-112790

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

HIV and AIDS/STI and TB Multisectoral Strategic Plan and Implementation Framework (2015-2020).

Adoption: 2015 | INT-2015-M-111779

Uganda - - Law, Act

Higher Education Students Financing Act, 2014 (No. 2 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-09 | UGA-2014-L-96871

An Act to establish a scheme to finance students to pursue higher education in Uganda; to establish the Higher Educations Students Financing Board; to establish a fund to finance the scheme; to provide for the management and administration of the scheme and the fund; and for related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

The HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2014. -

Adoption: 2014-07-31 | UGA-2014-L-110805

An Act to provide for the Prevention and Control of HIV and AIDS including protection, counselling, testing, caring for persons living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, rights and obligations of persons living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Establishes the HIV and AIDS Trust Fund.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Free Zones Act, 2014 (No. 5 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-02-02 | UGA-2014-L-96870

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Declaration of Zones
Part III - Institutional Framework and Management of Free Zones
Part IV - Financial Provisions
Part V - Establishment of a Free Zone
Part VI - Operation by a Business Enterprise in a Free Zone
Part VII - Goods, Activities and Equipment in an Export Processing Zone
Part VIII - Goods, Activities and Equipment in a Free Zone
Part IX - Customs Supervision and Control in Free Zones
Part X - General

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Health and HIV and AIDS along the East African Commuity (EAC) Transport Corridors.

Adoption: 2014 | INT-2014-M-111798

Uganda - - Law, Act

Public Order Management Act, 2013 (No. 9 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013-09-12 | Date of entry into force: 2013-10-02 | UGA-2013-L-96868

An Act to provide for the regulation of public meetings; to provide for the duties and responsibilities of the police, organisers and participants in relations to public meetings; to prescribe measures for safeguarding of public order; and for other matters related thereto.

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

National Tripartite Charter on Labour Relations. -

Adoption: 2013-05-23 | UGA-2013-M-104396

The Charter, signed by the Government of the Republic of Uganda, the Federation of Uganda Employers, the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) and the Central Organisation of Free Trade Unions (COFTU), sets out the principles for social dialogue and tripartism in Uganda.

Uganda - - Law, Act

National Council for Disability (Amendment) Act, 2013 (No. 6 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013 | UGA-2013-L-96867

An Act to amend the National Council for Disability Act, 2003 to spell out the assistance required of the Council under the Act to give to the Electoral Commission under section 6(1)(i) of that Act and to introduce Schedule A to provide for elections of representatives of persons with disabilities and a new Schedule B to provide for disability codings and for other related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

National Council for Older Persons Act, 2013 (No. 2 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2012-11-11 | Date of entry into force: 2013-02-08 | UGA-2013-L-96866

An Act to provide for the establishment of the National Council for Older Persons; to provide for the objects, composition and functions of the national council; to provide for a Secretariat of the national council and the executive secretary and other staff; to provide for lower councils for older persons; to provide for election of representatives of older persons; to provide for financial provisions of the national council and to provide for other related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Companies Act, 2012 (No. 1 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-08-27 | UGA-2012-L-94564

An Act to amend, replace and reform the law relating to the incorporation, regulation and administration of companies and to make provision for related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Prevention and Prohibition of Torture Act, 2012 (No. 3 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-07-27 | Date of entry into force: 2012-09-18 | UGA-2012-L-94560

An Act to give effect, in accordance with Articles 24 and 44(a) of the Constitution, to the respect of human dignity and protection from inhuman treatment by prohibiting and preventing any form of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; to provide for the crime of torture; to give effect to the obligations of Uganda as a State Party to the United Nation's Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and other related matters.

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Plan stratégique de la Communauté d'Afrique de l'Est sur le genre, la jeunesse, les enfants, les personnes ayant un handicap, la protection sociale et le développement de la Communauté (2012-2016).

Adoption: 2012-03 | INT-2012-M-94021

Uganda - - Law, Act

The East African Communitiy HIV and AIDS Prevention and Management Act, 2012.

Adoption: 2012 | INT-2012-L-111797

Uganda - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment Regulations, 2011.

Adoption: 2011-04-28 | UGA-2011-R-86721

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Administration and Jurisdiction
Part III - Labour Advisory Board
Part IV - Operational Guidelines of Employment Services
Part V - Recruiters and Recruiting
Part VI - Contract of Service
Part VII - Special Categories of Employment
Part VIII - Sickness, Injury and Illnesses
Part IX - Termination of Services
Part X - Miscellaneous [Repeals the Employment Regulations S.I. 219].

Uganda - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Employment of Children) Regulations, 2012 (S.I. 2012 No. 17).

Adoption: 2011-04-28 | UGA-2011-R-88352

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Title
2. Interpretation
PART II - RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
3. Employment of children
4. Activities that may be considered to be light
5. Unsuitable and hazardous work
6. Designation of the national list of hazardous work
7. Employers to display list of hazardous work
8. Apprenticeship
9. Permits for apprenticeship programmes and artistic performances
10. Hours of work
11. Overtime
12. Night Work
13. Medical examination
14. Authorisation by the Commissioner
15. Register
16. Duties of a labour officer
17. Procedure for settlement of complaints by a labour officer
18. Appeal to the Industrial Court
19. Penalties

Uganda - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Employment (Sexual Harassment) Regulations, 2012 (S.I. 2012 No. 15).

Adoption: 2011-04-28 | UGA-2011-R-92798

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Sexual Harassment Policy
Part III - Sexual Harassment Committee
Part IV - Sexual Harassment Complaints Procedure
Part V - Referral to the Industrial Court
Part VI - Principles of the Complaints Procedure
Part VII - Protection of Persons involved in Investigations Against Discrimination
Part VIII - Offences and Penalties

Uganda - - Law, Act

Institution of Traditional Leaders or Cultural Leaders Act, 2011 (No. 6 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-02-26 | UGA-2011-L-94565

Uganda - - Law, Act

Presidential Elections (Amendment) Act, 2010 (No. 14 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-10-01 | UGA-2010-L-101540

Uganda - - Law, Act

National Women's Council (Amendment) Act 2010. -

Adoption: 2010-06-05 | UGA-2010-L-88102

Amends the Act to include provisions on membership to village women's councils, to empower the Electoral Commission to designate a period for registering votes and maintain a voters register for village councils. Inserts news section 6A, 6B and 7A. Amends section 7 and section 23.

Uganda - - Law, Act

National Youth Council (Amendment) Act 2010. -

Adoption: 2010-06-05 | UGA-2010-L-88104

Amends sections 6A, 6B, 9 and 27 concerning membership of village youth councils.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) No.2 Act, 2010 (No. 15 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2010-06-25 | UGA-2010-L-94566

An Act to amend the Political Parties and Organisations Act, 2005 to require political parties and organisations to notify the Electoral Commission where any change occurs in the physical location of the office of the political party or organisation; to provide for the chairperson of the National Consultative Forum and for related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Whistleblowers Protection Act (No. 6 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-04-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-11 | UGA-2010-L-88148

An Act to provide for the procedures by which individuals in both the private and public sector may in the public interest disclose information that relates to irregular, illegal or corrupt practices; to provide for the protection against victimisation of persons who make disclosures; and to provide for related matters.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Domestic Violence Act, 2010 (Act No. 3 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-03-17 | UGA-2010-L-88097

Provides for the protection and relief of victims of domestic violence as well as penalties for perpetrators of domestic violence. Sets out the court procedures to be followed in cases involving domestic violence.

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Control of Domestic Violence
Part III - Miscellaneous

Uganda - - Law, Act

Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act, 2010. -

Adoption: 2010-03-17 | Date of entry into force: 2010-04-09 | UGA-2010-L-88098

PRovides for the prohibition of female genital mutilation (FGM) and contains offences and penalties for those who perform FGM. Provides for measures to protect victims as well as girls and women under threat of FGM.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Act 2010 (No. 4 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-03-17 | Date of entry into force: 2010-04-09 | UGA-2010-L-94567

An Act to amend the Political Parties and Organisations Act, 2005 to provide for the use of Government or other public resources for political party or organisation activities.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2009 (Act No. 7 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-10-01 | Date of entry into force: 2009-10-23 | UGA-2009-L-104397

Prohibits the trafficking of persons by establishing an offence and providing penalties for those who violate the law. Also provides for the protection of victims of trafficking in persons.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Anti-Corruption Act, 2009 (Act No. 6 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-07-25 | UGA-2009-L-92139

An Act to provide for the effectual prevention of corruption in both the public and the private sector, to repeal and replace the Prevention of Corruption Act, to consequentially amend the Penal Code Act, the Leadership Code Act and to provide for other related matters.

Repeals the Prevention of Corruption Act (Cap. 121).

Uganda - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Revised Education Sector Strategic Plan 2007-2015. -

Adoption: 2008-09 | UGA-2008-M-92144

This revised the Education Sector Strategic Plan 2004-2015. It sets out the strategic goals in the area of education for the Ugandan government. Compulsory primary education is one of the main objectives, increasing the amount of time pupils stay in school. The revised Plan also provides for increased expenditure in the project compared to the 2004-2015 Plan to carter for the increase in pupils.

Uganda - - Law, Act

Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 3 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-06-11 | Date of entry into force: 2008-06-27 | UGA-2008-L-94562

Insertion of new sections 70A, 70B, 70C, 70D, 70E, 70F, 70G, 70H, 70I, 70J, 70K, 70L and 70M in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act (Cap. 4).

Uganda - - Law, Act

Public Service (Negotiating, Consultative and Disputes Settlement Machinery) Act, 2008 (No. 10 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008-05-20 | UGA-2008-L-94556

An Act to provide for the establishment of a public service negotiating, consultative and disputes settlement machinery; to provide for the creation of consultative committees in each department or other unit or subdivision of Government and in each local government, to offer conciliation services in labour disputes; to establish a National Negotiating and Consultative Council to, among other things, facilitate consultations, dialogue, and negotiations between Government as employer and public service labour unions; to establish a Public Service Tribunal to arbitrate labour disputes and secure harmonious labour relations in the public service; and to provide for other related matters.