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Human Rights (Enforcement) Act, 2019.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
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.
Subject
General
Keyword
Constitutional amendment Human rights Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act makes provision with respect to enforcement of human rights and freedoms in Uganda as guaranteed by Chapter Four of the Constitution and the progressive realization of such rights and freedoms. The Act mainly concerns redress of infringement of or threat to a fundamental or other right or freedom through court proceedings. Save as provided, this Act shall not apply to investigation, protection or enforcement of rights and freedoms by the Uganda Human Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission. It is an offence for a person to derogate from a non- derogable right and freedom guaranteed under the Constitution. A person who has reason to believe that the state is not taking adequate steps for the progressive realization of rights and freedoms guaranteed under Chapter Four of the Constitution or international treaties to which the state is a party, may apply to the High Court for redress.

Full text
English
Website
www.parliament.go.ug