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Karoli Ssemogerere, 14 August 2018
Uganda’s age limit petition: Constitutional Court demurs on substance, cautious on procedure Uganda's constitutional court rules polygamy is constitutional, citing customary law and religious freedom
14 July 2025
The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Women’s Probono Initiative (WPI) challenging the legality of polygamy in Uganda, ruling that the …Uganda's ruling party considers amending constitution to allow parliament to override court rulings
28 February 2025
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is reportedly considering amending Article 92 of the Constitution of Uganda to allow Parliament to pass laws that …Uganda considers amending the constitution to create a parliamentary system
30 September 2024
For decades, Ugandans have elected their president through universal suffrage, which gives all adult citizens the right to vote.
However, there are discussion…
Uganda's constitutional court rules anti-gay law does not violate constitution8 April 2024
Uganda’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” despite widespread condemnation f…
In Uganda, minister proposes Uganda Law Reform Commission to review constitutional amendment proposals 1 December 2023
Uganda: Government moves to increase Supreme Court judges
Government has tabled the Judicature (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking to increase the number of judge…