Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995, as amended to 2018
Status of International Law
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    i. The foreign policy of Uganda shall be based on the principles of-

    b. respect for international law and treaty obligations;
    … (National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, XXVIII)
Status of International Law
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    1. The [Human Rights] commission shall have the following functions-

    h. to monitor the Government's compliance with international treaty and convention obligations on human rights;
    … (Art. 52)
Status of International Law
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    Where-
    a. any treaty, agreement or convention with any country or international organisation was made or affirmed by Uganda or the Government on or after the ninth day of October, 1962, and was still in force immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution; or
    b. Uganda or the Government was otherwise a party immediately before the coming into force of this Constitution to any such treaty, agreement or convention,the treaty, agreement or convention shall not be affected by the coming into force of this Constitution; and Uganda or the Government, as the case may be, shall continue to be a party to it. (Art. 286)
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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.