Constitutional Court of Uganda - 2018 July

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July 2018
Parliament’s retroactive extension of its and local councils’ terms violated people’s sovereignty; key amendment provisions struck down.
Constitutional law – amendment of the Constitution – basic‑structure doctrine – limits on Parliament’s amending power; public participation – requirement and scope in constitutional amendments; procedural compliance – Speaker’s certificate, 14‑day separation and referendum under Chapter 18; retrospective/retroactive laws; security forces in Parliament – limits and accountability; severance of constitutional provisions.
26 July 2018