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UGA-2005-L-75409
Breadcrumb
Title_of_text
The Constitution (Amendment) Act 2005.
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Uganda
Subjects (Classification)
General provisions; Constitutional law
Adopted on (Date of text)
2005-09-26
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Distinguishes Kampala as the capital city of Uganda. Provides that Swahili is to be the second official language. Provides for the leader of opposition under the multi-party political system. Removes the limits on the tenure of office of the President. Creates the offices of Prime Minister and Deputy Attorney General. Provides for the independence of the Auditor General and procedure for his or her removal. Provides for the creation and functions of special courts to handle offences relating to corruption. Establishes and prescribes the function of a Leadership Code Tribunal. Provides for the control of minerals and petroleum. Provides for the holding of referenda generally.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2005-09-30
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Amended Text region
Amended text(s)
1995-09-27 (UGA-1995-C-44038)
Constitution of Uganda.
Electronic region
Electronic source title
Legislation on-line
Author
Uganda Online Law Library
URL
http://www.ugandaonlinelawlibrary.net