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Welcome to the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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The Parliament of Uganda derives its mandate and functions from the 1995 Constitution, the Laws of Uganda and its own Rules of Procedure.

The Constitution contains articles which provide for the establishment, composition and functions of the Parliament of Uganda and empowers Parliament "to make laws on any matter for the peace, order, development and good governance of Uganda", and "to protect the Constitution and promote democratic governance in Uganda".

The term of Parliament is five years from the date of its first sitting after a general election. The current Parliament (8th Parliament) started in May 2006 and ends in May 2011.
 
 
 
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Parliament facing challenges in promoting human rights

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Parliament is facing challenges in promoting human rights and realizing the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Edward Ssekandi, has said. Speaker, Hon. Ssekandi said, “We are aware that a lot needs to be done in the formulation of...
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EALA holds consultations on customs Union

Thursday, 18 December 2008

Nine members of the East African Legislative Assembly have commenced country wide consultations on the East African Customs union. Public hearings are scheduled to be held in Mbarara on Decembder 17, Jinja on December 18 and Kampala on December 19. In the first public hearing...
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