Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Protection of freedom of conscience, expression, movement,
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 29
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
More details
- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourcereligion, assembly and association.
(1) Every person shall have the right to—
(a) freedom of speech and expression which shall include freedom of
the press and other media;
(b) freedom of thought, conscience and belief which shall include
academic freedom in institutions of learning;
(c) freedom to practise any religion and manifest such practice which
shall include the right to belong to and participate in the practices
of any religious body or organisation in a manner consistent with
this Constitution;
(d) freedom to assemble and to demonstrate together with others
peacefully and unarmed and to petition; and
(e) freedom of association which shall include the freedom to form
and join associations or unions, including trade unions and
political and other civic organisations.
(2) Every Ugandan shall have the right—
(a) to move freely throughout Uganda and to reside and settle in any
part of Uganda;
(b) to enter, leave and return to, Uganda; and
(c) to a passport or other travel document.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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