Uganda Wildlife Act 2019
Uganda Wildlife Act 2019. An Act to provide for the conservation and sustainable management of wildlife; to strengthen wildlife conservation and management; to continue the existence of the Uganda Wildlife Authority; to streamline the roles and responsibilities of institutions involved in wildlife conservation and management; to continue the existence of the Wildlife Fund; repeal of the Uganda Wildlife Act, Cap. 200 and for related matters.
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.
Atomic Energy Act 1973
Atomic Energy Act 1973. An Act to establish an Atomic Energy Control Board; to make provision for the control of atomic energy and radioactive materials, the protection of the public from dangers arising from the use of materials or devices capable of producing ionizing radiation and for other purposes connected therewith.
Atomic Energy Act 2008 No. 24 of 2008
Atomic Energy Act 2008 No. 24 of 2008. An Act to regulate the peaceful applications of ionising radiation; to establish the Atomic Energy Council; to provide for the protection and safety of individuals, society and the environment from the dangers resulting from ionising radiation; to provide for the production and use of radiation sources and the management of radioactive waste; to provide for a framework for the promotion and development of nuclear energy for use in power generation and other peaceful purposes; to provide for compliance with international safety requirements for the use of ionising radiation, radiation protection and security of radioactive sources; to repeal the Atomic Energy Act, Cap. 143; and for other related matters.
Industrial Property Act 2013
Industrial Property Act 2013. An Act to provide for the promotion of inventive and innovative activities, to facilitate the acquisition of technology through the grant and regulation of patents, utility models, industrial designs and technovations and to provide for the designation of a registrar, to provide for the functions of the registrar, and the establishment of a register of industrial property rights and for related matters.
Markets Act 2023
Markets Act 2023. An Act to provide for the establishment, management and administration of public and private markets; to provide for categories of markets; to provide for licensing of private markets; to provide for registration of markets and vendors; to provide for determination and collection of market fees: to repeal the Markets Act, Cap. 94; and for related 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.
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.