ULII Uganda Recent Legislation

Parliament of Uganda Rules of Procedure

The Parliament of Uganda has issued Statutory Instrument 43 of 2025, establishing the Rules of Procedure for the Parliament. This instrument details the operational guidelines and processes to be followed within the legislative body.

Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2025

Uganda has enacted the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2025, Act 8, which amends the principal Act of 2005. The amendment was assented to on June 12, 2025, and published on June 27, 2025. This Act also repeals the Uganda Veterans Assistance Board Act.

Constitution (Creation of the Court of Appeal Circuits) Practice Directions, 2025

The Chief Justice of Uganda has issued Legal Notice 21 of 2025, establishing Circuits of the Court of Appeal. These directions aim to improve the efficiency and accessibility of justice delivery across Uganda by bringing court services closer to the people and managing case backlogs.

Judiciary Training Institute Regulations, 2025

Uganda has issued the Administration of the Judiciary (Judicial Training Institute) Regulations, 2025, establishing the Judicial Training Institute. These regulations operationalize section 19 of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, defining the Institute's functions and structure.

Biometric Voter Verification System Regulations, 2025

Uganda has issued the Biometric Voter Verification System Regulations, 2025, establishing rules for the adoption and use of biometric voter verification systems in presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections. These regulations, effective December 24, 2025, aim to enhance the integrity of the electoral process through technology.