Uganda
Ratification of Treaties Act
Chapter 204
- Published
- Commenced on 13 March 1998
- [This is the version of this document at 31 December 2000.]
- [Note: This legislation was revised and consolidated as at 31 December 2000 and 31 December 2023 by the Law Reform Commission of Uganda. All subsequent amendments have been researched and applied by Laws.Africa for ULII.]
1. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, "treaty" includes a convention, agreement or other arrangement made under article 123(1) of the Constitution.2. Ratification
All treaties shall be ratified as follows—3. Signing of the instrument of ratification, etc.
Subject to section 2, the instrument of ratification of a treaty shall be signed, sealed and deposited by the Minister responsible for foreign affairs.4. Treaties to be laid before Parliament
All treaties ratified by the Cabinet shall be laid before Parliament as soon as possible.5. Depository of treaties
The Minister responsible for foreign affairs shall be the depository in Uganda of all treaties.6. Rules
The Minister responsible for foreign affairs may, in consultation with the Attorney General, by statutory instrument, make rules for giving effect to this Act.History of this document
31 December 2000 this version
Chapter 204
Revised Laws 2000
Consolidation
13 March 1998
Commenced
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