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Title:Uganda's Constitutional Review Commission: A Critical Inquiry
Author:Mugwanya, George W.ISNI
Year:2001
Periodical:East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights (ISSN 1021-8858)
Volume:7
Issue:2
Pages:164-195
Language:English
Geographic terms:Uganda
East Africa
Subjects:constitutions
1995
constitutional amendments
commissions of inquiry
Politics and Government
Law, Human Rights and Violence
law
Uganda Constitutional Commission
Abstract:Uganda's current Constitution was adopted in 1995. Since the adoption of the Constitution controversial issues, especially Uganda's political system, have remained and have created a rather polarized political situation, while the interpretation and application of somewhat less contentious aspects, such as the separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judiciary has also raised serious questions and tensions. In order to provide for amendments the Commission of Inquiry into the 1995 Constitution (CRC) was created in 2001. This article examines the constraints, limitations and potential prospects for the review of the Constitution beginning with the appointment of the CRC. The Commisson will present its report to the Cabinet and finally the report will be debated by Parliament. The article makes recommendations on the way forward. Notes, ref.
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