The Uganda Human Rights Commission Act.
The Uganda Human Rights Commission Act. This Act provides for the appointment of the Chairperson and the other members of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, by the President with the approval of Parliament. It provides for the procedures of settlement of the Commission, its functioning and its composition, including members and staff immunities. Rules are also foreseen with regard to the commission meetings and decision making, as well as with regard to its funding.
Local Council Courts Act 2006
Local Council Courts Act 2006. An Act to establish local council courts for the administration of justice at the local level, to define the jurisdiction, powers and procedure of the established courts and to provide for other related matters.
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act
Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act. An Act to establish the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority; to formulate policies and regulate practices in respect of public procurement and disposal activities and other connected matters.
Anti Corruption Act, 2009
Anti Corruption Act, 2009 This Act is composed of 70 articles divided in eight Parts. After a first part dedicated to the Interpretation of the text, the second part describes corrupt behaviours in details. The third part is dedicated to the provision of offences and penalties while the next one covers the powers of the inspector general of government and the Director of Public Prosecutions (inspection of documents, search and seizure, arrest, appointing special investigators etc) as well as obligations (to give information) and penalties for not cooperating (eg. giving false information). The fifth part is dedicated to the Jurisdictions in charge for the trial of offences under this Act and for the punishment for attempts, preparations, abetments and criminal conspiracies. The sixth part regulates the restraining orders, and their contents, issued by the relevant court to restrain the disposal of the property of a person charged or about to be charged with an offence under this Act. The seventh part covers the confiscation orders which provides that a person who is found guilty under this Act may be addressed an order of confiscation of the property that is the subject of or derived directly or indirectly from the act of corruption. The final part, titled “Miscellaneous” covers the power of the Minister responsible for justice, the repealing of the Prevention of Corruption Act and other consequential amendments.