Human Rights Enforcement Act 2019
Human Rights Enforcement Act 2019. An Act to give effect to article 50 ( 4) of the Constitution by providing for the procedure of enforcing human rights under Chapter Four of the Constitution; and for related matters.
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.
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.
Mining and Minerals Act, 2022
Mining and Minerals Act, 2022. An Act to consolidate and reform the law relating to mineral resources to give effect to article 244 of the Constitution; to strengthen the administrative structures for the effective management of the mineral subsectors; to provide for the acquisition, management and dissemination of geological information; to regulate the licensing and participation of commercial entities in mining operations; to provide for Government participation in mining operations; to provide for value addition with a view of promoting local growth by reaping benefits across the whole value chain; to provide for an open, transparent and competitive process of licensing1, to create a conducive environment for the promotion of exploitation of Uganda’s mineral potential; to provide for sustainable mineral marketing strategies by setting up buying and auctioning centers; to provide for the formalisation of artisanal and small scale mining; to provide for national content development in mining operations; to provide for the regulation and management of geothermal resources; to provide for efficient and safe mining operations; to provide for decommissioning of mining infrastructure; to provide for payments arising from mining operations; to repeal the Mining Act, 2003; and for related matters.