Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995, as amended to 2018
Marriage and Family Life
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    The family is the natural and basic unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State. (National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, XIX)
Marriage and Family Life
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    The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations; and, accordingly, it shall be the duty of every citizen-

    d. to promote responsible parenthood;
    … (National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, XXIX)
Marriage and Family Life
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    The State shall register every birth, marriage and death occurring in Uganda. (Art. 18)
Marriage and Family Life
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    1. A man and a woman are entitled to marry only if they are each of the age of eighteen years and above and are entitled at that age-
    a. to found a family; and
    b. to equal rights at and in marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution.
    2. Parliament shall make appropriate laws for the protection of the rights of widows and widowers to inherit the property of their deceased spouses and to enjoy parental rights over their children.
    2a. Marriage between persons of the same sex is prohibited.
    3. Marriage shall be entered into with the free consent of the man and woman intending to marry.
    4. It is the right and duty of parents to care for and bring up their children.
    5. Children may not be separated from their families or the persons entitled to bring them up against the will of their families or of those persons, except in accordance with the law. (Art. 31)
Marriage and Family Life
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    3. The State shall protect women and their rights, taking into account their unique status and natural maternal functions in society.
    … (Art. 33)
Marriage and Family Life
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    1. Subject to laws enacted in their best interests, children shall have the right to know and be cared for by their parents or those entitled by law to bring them up.
    2. A child is entitled to basic education which shall be the responsibility of the State and the parents of the child.
    … (Art. 34)
Marriage and Family Life
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    4. The employer of every woman worker shall accord her protection during pregnancy and after birth, in accordance with the law. (Art. 40)
Marriage and Family Life
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    1. The judicial power of Uganda shall be exercised by the courts of judicature which shall consist of-
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    d. such subordinate courts as Parliament may by law establish, including qadhis courts for marriage, divorce, inheritance of property and guardianship, as may be prescribed by Parliament.
    … (Art. 129)
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See Art. 137 "1. Any question as to the interpretation of this Constitution shall be determined by the Court of Appeal sitting as the Constitutional Court. …"
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.
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Chapter 4 on Protection and Promotion of Fundamental and Other Human Rights and Freedoms.