Chapter Six
The Legislature.
Parliament is an arm of Government established for the purpose of making laws on any
matter for the peace, order, development and good governance of Uganda.
1.
Composition of Parliament. (Articles 77(3) and 78)
(1)
Parliament is composed of directly elected representatives of constituencies,
and representatives for the women, youth, workers, army and people with disabilities.
(2)
The Vice President and Ministers if not already elected members of Parliament
shall be ex officio members of Parliament and have no right to vote in Parliament.
(3)
The term of Parliament is five years from the date of its first sitting.
(4)
Parliament must from time to time review the composition for special
representation.
2.
Functions of Parliament. (Articles 79 and 92)
(1)
Parliament shall exercise its power to make laws through bills agreed to by
the President but is not authorised to pass any law to change the decision of any court as
between parties to the case.
(2)
No person or body other than Parliament shall have power to make laws except
with permission of Parliament.
(3)
Parliament shall protect the Constitution and promote the democratic
governance of Uganda.
3.
Qualifications and disqualifications of members of Parliament. (Article 80)
(1)
(a)
(b)
(c)
A person is qualified to be a member of Parliament if he or she—
is a citizen of Uganda;
is a registered voter; and
has completed ‘A’ level or its equivalent as established by law.
(2)
(a)
(b)
(c)
A person is not qualified to be a member of Parliament if he or she—
is of unsound mind;
is holding an office involving elections;
is a traditional or cultural leader;
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