6.
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. (Article 132)
(1)
The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal.
(2)
The Supreme Court may depart from its previous decision when it appears to
it right to do so; and all other courts shall be bound to follow the decisions of the Supreme
Court on questions of law.
(3)
The Supreme Court shall hear appeals from the Court of Appeal as the law
may provide.
7.
Administrative functions of the Chief Justice. (Article 133)
The Chief Justice is the head of the judiciary and is responsible for the administration,
supervision of all courts in Uganda, giving orders and directions to the courts necessary for
the proper and efficient administration of justice.
8.
Court of Appeal. (Article 134)
(1)
The Court of Appeal consists of the Deputy Chief Justice and not less than
seven justices as Parliament may by law provide.
(2)
At any sitting the court shall be constituted with an uneven number not being
less than three members of the court.
(3)
The Court of Appeal shall hear appeals from decisions of the High Court as
provided by law.
9.
Administrative functions of the Deputy Chief Justice. (Article 136)
The Deputy Chief Justice deputises for the Chief Justice as and when the need arises and is
the head of the Court of Appeal assisting the Chief Justice in the administration of the court,
and performs other functions as may be given to him or her by the Chief Justice.
10.
Constitutional Court. (Article 137)
(1)
The Court of Appeal sitting as the constitutional court determines any question
on the interpretation of the Constitution.
(2)
When sitting as a constitutional court, the Court of Appeal shall consist of
five members.
(3)
A person who claims that an Act of Parliament or anything in or done under any law
or any act or omission by any person or authority is not in agreement with a provision of the
Constitution, may apply to the constitutional court for a declaration to that effect and for a remedy
where appropriate.
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