Uganda Case Law

Uganda Law Society v Attorney General

Uganda Law Society v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition 8 of 2000) [2001] UGCC 4 (23 November 2001)

Court

Constitutional Court of Uganda

Case number

Constitutional Petition 8 of 2000

Judge

Mukasa-Kikonyogo, DCJ, Mpagi-Bahigeine, JA, Kitumba, JA, Okello, JA, kato ,JA

The Constitutional Court unanimously held that the petitioners failed to prove that Parliament did not follow the proper constitutional procedure when enacting the Constitutional Amendment Act No. 13 of 2000. The Court found that the amendments made, including additions and replacements, were within the scope permitted by Articles 258 and 257(9) of the Constitution. The procedures for passage, including readings and committee involvement, were governed by both constitutional provisions and parliamentary rules, which allow for urgent bills to be expedited. The absence of direct evidence showin…

Source excerpt

• Constitutional Amendment Procedure
• Parliamentary Rules Of Procedure
• Burden Of Proof
• Publication And Gazetting Requirements