Uganda
Ratification of Treaties Act
Chapter 204
- Commenced on 13 March 1998
- [This is the version of this document at 31 December 2000.]
- [Note: The version of the Act as at 31 December 2000 was revised and consolidated 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
13 March 1998
Commences.