shall be released immediately, unless charged with a criminal offence in a
court of law.
Enforcement of rights and freedoms by courts.
50.
Enforcement of rights and freedoms by courts.
(1) Any person who claims that a fundamental or other right or
freedom guaranteed under this Constitution has been infringed or threatened,
is entitled to apply to a competent court for redress which may include
compensation.
(2) Any person or organisation may bring an action against the
violation of another person’s or group’s human rights.
(3) Any person aggrieved by any decision of the court may appeal to
the appropriate court.
(4) Parliament shall make laws for the enforcement of the rights and
freedoms under this Chapter.
Uganda Human Rights Commission.
51.
Uganda Human Rights Commission.
(1) There shall be a commission called the Uganda Human Rights
Commission.
(2) The commission shall be composed of a chairperson and not less
than three other persons appointed by the President with the approval of
Parliament.
(3) The chairperson of the commission shall be a judge of the High
Court or a person qualified to hold that office.
(4) The chairperson and members of the commission shall be persons
of high moral character and proven integrity and shall serve for a period of
six years and be eligible for reappointment.
52.
Functions of the Human Rights Commission.