PREFACE This is a simplified and abridged version of the Constitution of Uganda which has been prepared by the Uganda Law Reform Commission in exercise of its powers under section 11 of the Uganda Law Reform Commission Act Cap.25, at the request of the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Local Government The Constitution is used in every day life at many levels of society in Uganda hence the need for its simplification. The production of this version is aimed at creating peoples' awareness and appreciation of their rights and obligations under the Constitution, as well as enhancing the administration of justice in Uganda. This version simplifies the recently reprinted Constitution as at 15th February, 2006 which incorporates the Constitution (Amendment) Act 2005, Act No. 11 of 2005 and the Constitution (Amendment) (No.2) Act 2005, Act No. 21 of 2005. In the preparation of this version, the commission has adopted the use of ordinary language, only using legal terms where it has been deemed necessary. Certain words considered difficult to understand but not simplified in the main text have been explained in the glossary. The commission has endeavoured to include the most important provisions of the Constitution in a summarised form. Some of the provisions from the Local Governments Act, Cap. 243 that have a bearing on the Constitution have been included in the sixth schedule to this version. It is important to note however that the numbering of the provisions in this version does not necessarily correspond to the numbering provided in the Constitution. However, the articles referred to in this version have been indicated in brackets at the end of each head note. Acknowledgment The commission wishes to acknowledge the support and encouragement received from various institutions and individuals in the preparation of this version. Special thanks go to the Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) and the Royal Netherlands Government for the financial support that has enhanced the production of this work. Prof. J.M.N. Kakooza Chairman, Uganda Law Reform Commission. i