Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995, as amended to 2018
Political Rights and Association
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    1. Every person shall have the right to –

    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.
    … (Art. 29)
Political Rights and Association
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    4. Women shall have the right to equal treatment with men and that right shall include equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities.
    … (Art. 33)
Political Rights and Association
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    1. Every Uganda citizen has the right to participate in the affairs of government, individually or through his or her representatives in accordance with law.
    2. Every Ugandan has a right to participate in peaceful activities to influence the policies of government through civic organisations. (Art. 38)
Political Rights and Association
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    1. Every citizen of Uganda' of eighteen years of age or above has a right to vote.
    2. It is the duty of every citizen of Uganda of eighteen years of age or above to register as a voter for public elections and referenda.
    3. The State shall take all necessary steps to ensure that all citizens qualified to vote register and exercise their right to vote.
    4. Parliament shall make laws to provide for the facilitation of citizens with disabilities to register and vote. (Art. 59)
Political Rights and Association
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    1. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the right to form political parties and any other political organisations is guaranteed.

    4. Any person is free to stand for an election as a candidate, independent of a political organisation or political party.
    … (Art. 72)
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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.