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Judicature (Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2019

Provides the short title: "Judicature (Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2019." These Rules apply to all courts of Judicature. These Rules set objecti…

Jurisdiction: Uganda
Structure: 12 provisions
Citation: Statutory Instrument 31 of 2019
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“Provides the short title: "Judicature (Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2019."”

Provides the short title: "Judicature (Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2019." These Rules apply to all courts of Judicature. These Rules set objectives to promote the right to bring court action for alleged or threatened violations of Chapter Four rights, encourage constitutional and public interest litigation, guide courts and litigants in public interest cases, and promote clarity, uniformity and consistency in handling such litigation. Defines key terms for these Rules: 'fundamental and other human rights and freedoms', 'public interest', and 'public interest litigation'. Certain actions, including public interest actions and applications under Article 137 or for habeas corpus, may be instituted under these Rules where there is an infringement or threatened infringement of fundamental or other human rights, or in matters of public importance promoting rights, democracy, rule of law and good governance.

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Preliminary - Title

Provides the short title: "Judicature (Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2019."

Section 1

Preliminary - Interpretation

Defines key terms for these Rules: 'fundamental and other human rights and freedoms', 'public interest', and 'public interest litigation'.

Section 4

Institution of actions - Procedure under these Rules

Applications for actions under these Rules shall be made by motion on notice supported by an affidavit in the form prescribed in the Schedule to these Rules.

Section 7

Service of process, procedure and other matters - Expert evidence

When deciding a public interest litigation application, the court may call for expert evidence.

Section 10

Reliefs - Revocation of S.I. No. 55 of 2008

The Judicature (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2008 are revoked.

Section 12

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Part I

Preliminary

§ 1Preliminary - TitleShort title

Provides the short title: "Judicature (Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2019."

Section Title Section These Rules may be cited as the Judicature (Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2019.

Section 1

§ 2Preliminary - ApplicationProvision

These Rules apply to all courts of Judicature.

Section Application Section These Rules apply to all courts of Judicature.

Section 2

§ 3Preliminary - ObjectivesProvision

These Rules set objectives to promote the right to bring court action for alleged or threatened violations of Chapter Four rights, encourage constitutional and public interest litigation, guide courts and litigants in public interest cases, and promote clarity, uniformity and consistency in handling such litigation.

Section Objectives Section The objectives of these Rules are— to promote the right of any person to institute court action where he or she believes that a fundamental right or other human right or freedom under Chapter Four of the Constitution has been violated, or that there is a threat that it is likely to be violated; to encourage the development of constitutional and public interest litigation ; to provide guidance to courts and litigants in the handling of public interest litigation ; and to promote clarity, uniformity and consistency in the handling of public interest litigation .

Section 3

§ 4Preliminary - InterpretationInterpretation

Defines key terms for these Rules: 'fundamental and other human rights and freedoms', 'public interest', and 'public interest litigation'.

Section Interpretation Section In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires— “ fundamental and other human rights and freedoms ” mean any of the rights provided for in Chapter Four and Article 45 of the Constitution; “ public interest ” includes the interest of society or any segment of society in promoting human rights, democracy, rule of law and good governance; “ public interest litigation ” means actions provided for in rule 5(2).

Section 4

Part II

Institution of actions

§ 5Institution of actions - Actions that may be instituted under these RulesInterpretation

Certain actions, including public interest actions and applications under Article 137 or for habeas corpus, may be instituted under these Rules where there is an infringement or threatened infringement of fundamental or other human rights, or in matters of public importance promoting rights, democracy, rule of law and good governance.

Section Actions that may be instituted under these Rules Section The following actions may be instituted under these Rules— A public interest action may be instituted in the following circumstances— where there has been an infringement or threatened infringement of a fundamental right or other human right or freedom; an action under Article 137 of the Constitution; an application for a writ of habeas corpus ; or an action in public interest . where there has been an infringement or threatened infringement of a fundamental or other human right or freedom guaranteed under Chapter Four of the Constitution; in a matter of public importance that promotes human rights, democracy, rule of law and good governance; or where the public interest action constitutes any question as to the interpretation of the Constitution as provided for under article 137 of the Constitution.

Section 5

§ 6Institution of actions - Who may institute an actionProvision

Certain persons and organisations may bring an action to court for redress under rule 5.

Section Who may institute an action Section The following persons may bring an action to court for redress under rule 5— a person acting in his or her own interest; a person acting in the interest of another person; a person acting as a member of, or in the interest of a group or class of persons; a person acting in the public interest ; or an association or organisation acting in the interest of its members. Under rule 5(1)(d), an action may be brought by any person against a person, government or organisation for redress where another person’s rights or the rights of a group of persons have been violated or have been threatened to be violated.

Section 6

§ 7Institution of actions - Procedure under these RulesProvision

Applications for actions under these Rules shall be made by motion on notice supported by an affidavit in the form prescribed in the Schedule to these Rules.

Section Procedure under these Rules Section Every application for an action under these Rules, shall unless specifically provided for to the contrary, be made by motion on notice supported by an affidavit in the form prescribed in the Schedule to these Rules. A public interest action under rule 5(1)(d) shall be filed in the Constitutional Court under Article 137 of the Constitution. An action filed under Article 137 of the Constitution shall be filed in the form of a petition in accordance with the Constitutions. Court (Petitions and References) Rules, 2005, or by way of reference under Article 137 (5) of the Constitution. An application for a writ of habeas corpus shall be made in accordance with the Judicature (Habeas Corpus) Rules S.I. 13-6.

Section 7

§ 8Institution of actions - Details of motionProvision

A motion for an action under these Rules must specify the right infringed (or threatened), the constitutional provision alleged to be violated (or threatened), the category of persons affected, the grounds for the application, and the relief or reliefs sought.

Section Details of motion Section A motion for an action under these Rules shall specify the following— the right infringed, or threatened to be infringed; the provision of the Constitution violated, or threatened to be violated; the category of persons affected; the grounds for the application; and the relief or reliefs sought. Where a matter relates to the enforcement of individual rights and freedoms, the provisions of subrule (1) of this rule shall apply with such modifications as may be necessary.

Section 8

Part III

Service of process, procedure and other matters

§ 10Service of process, procedure and other matters - Expert evidenceProvision

When deciding a public interest litigation application, the court may call for expert evidence.

Section Expert evidence Section In determining an application for public interest litigation , the court may call for expert evidence.

Section 10

§ 9Service of process, procedure and other matters - Application of the Civil Procedure ActProvision

If these Rules do not provide for service of process, procedure or other related matters in an action, the Civil Procedure Act and the Civil Procedure Rules apply with necessary modifications.

Section Application of the Civil Procedure Act Section Where these Rules do not sufficiently provide for any service of process, procedure or other related matter in an action brought under these Rules, the Civil Procedure Act and the Civil Procedure Rules shall apply with necessary modifications.

Section 9

Part IV

Reliefs

§ 11Reliefs - ReliefsProvision

The court must take into consideration specified factors when granting relief, including declarations of rights, declarations of invalidity, injunctions, compensation, damages and any other relief the court deems fit, and the need to redress a public injury or enforce a public duty.

Section Reliefs Section The reliefs that may be granted under these Rules are— The court shall, in granting any relief under subrule (1), take into consideration— declaration of rights and freedoms; declaration of invalidity of a law or conduct, to the extent of inconsistency with the Constitution; an injunction or other prohibitory or restitutory order or decree; compensation; damages; and any other relief as the court may deem fit. the need to redress a public injury; or the need to enforce a public duty.

Section 11

§ 12Reliefs - Revocation of S.I. No. 55 of 2008Provision

The Judicature (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2008 are revoked.

Section Revocation of S.I. No. 55 of 2008 Section The Judicature (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2008 are revoked.

Section 12

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