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Uganda
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Comments: Uganda shall be divided into as many constituencies for the purpose of election of members of Parliament as Parliament may prescribe; and each constituency shall be represented by one member of Parliament.
Source: Chapter 5 Section 63(1).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 05:59:46 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Source: Chapter 5 Section 63(2-7).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 05:59:46 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr. Chweya
b. Job Title: Research Associate
c. Organisation: African Centre for Economic Growth
d. Contact Address. p.o. box 1559-00606 Nairobi
e. Telephone: +254 20 374709;3754540/ +254 721 421 866
f. Facsimile: +254 20 375 4541
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:31:47 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
b. Optional referendum
e. Recall
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-03-31 13:16:45 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-31 13:17:47 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-03-31 13:18:41 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:50:46 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-31 13:22:08 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-03-31 13:24:00 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
c. Regulations
Comments: The Electoral Commission (Amendment) Statute was assented to on 13 March 2000 and commenced on 14 March 2000
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:15:43 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:34:53 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:35:21 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
c. Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:45:07 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
c. Requirement for signature collectors to be registered electors
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:45:53 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked
Source: African policy e Journal
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:47:13 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
a. All signatures checked
Source: africa policy e journal
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:48:23 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
a. All signatures checked
Source: africa policy e journal
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:49:55 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: http://www.aceproject.org/main/samples/em/emx_o008.pdf
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:50:59 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
e. Press advertisements
Source: Uganda: Referendum Monitoring Africa Policy E-Journal available at http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:51:52 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:35:46 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls have never been held in Uganda despite the provision in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:55:38 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
b. Expenditure limits
Source: Uganda: Referendum Monitoring Africa Policy E-Journal available at http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:47:55 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives have never been held in Uganda although they are provided for in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:36:55 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls have never been held in Uganda although they are provided for in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:35:09 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: ELECTORAL POCKETBOOK http://www.aec.gov.au/_content/how/pocket/sec1.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:23:18 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives have never been held in Uganda although they are provided for in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:25:42 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls have never been held in Uganda although they are provided for in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:27:05 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: ELECTORAL POCKETBOOK http://www.aec.gov.au/_content/how/pocket/sec1.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:16:58 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Comments: There has never been an initiative held in Uganda although it is provided for in the constitution.
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:14:39 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:36:21 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls have never been held in Uganda although they are provided for in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:13:12 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Financial grant
c. Free publication space in information document
Source: ELECTORAL POCKETBOOK http://www.aec.gov.au/_content/how/pocket/sec1.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:08:13 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives have never been held in Uganda although they are in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:52:53 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Comments: There has never been a recall in Uganda although it is provided for in the constitution
Source: http://www.parliament.go.ug/rules_procedure_PartXIV.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:47:35 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
b. Not applicable X
Source: Anne Hammerstad:AU Commitments to Democracy in Theory and Practice:An African Human Security Review available at http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Uganda+media+access+to+movement+for+referendums&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:18:52 UTC
DD125 Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
a. Yes
Source: State House The Republic of Uganda News Release: President addresses nation on 2005 referendum 2005-07-12
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:54:57 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. when using the private electronic media during canvassing, agents are prohibited from making false or reckless statements, malicious statements, statements containing sectarian words or allusions, abusive, insulting or derogatory statements, exaggerations, caricatures, or words of ridicule, or using derisive or mudslinging words.
Source: HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH: THE MOVEMENT SYSTEM AND POLITICAL FREEDOMS IN UGANDA available at http://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/uganda/Uganweb-07.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:07:19 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: africa policy e journal
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:54:38 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum The Electoral Commission (Amendment) Statute was assented to on 13 March 2000 and commenced on 14 March 2000.
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:14:21 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 2000
Comments: The Electoral Commission (Amendment) Statute was assented to on 13 March 2000 and commenced on 14 March 2000
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:27:05 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
d. Legislature
e. Other (specify who)
Comments: in conjunction with National Electoral commission.
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution General and Miscellaneous(255)
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:30:18 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
b. No
Source: Electoral Commission report General and Miscellaneous(255)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:39:53 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:32:56 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution Groups refered to in section 78 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:41:54 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution Groups refered to in section 78 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:43:37 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:33:50 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution Groups refered to in section 78 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:46:27 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:34:49 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution Groups refered to in section 78 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:47:59 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution Groups refered to in section 78 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:49:29 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:36:06 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution Groups refered to in section 78 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:52:40 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignity, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Source: General and Miscellaneous (255)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:49:08 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Source: General and Miscellaneous (255)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:50:42 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
k. None
Source: General and Miscellaneous (255)Uganda constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:52:24 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
a. Devolution
b. Creation/merger/abolition of sub-national authorities
c. Other public policy issues
d. Other (specify)
Comments: determination of political systems.The Electoral Commission (Amendment) Statute was assented to on 13 March 2000 and commenced on 14 March 2000. The Political Organisations Bill is still before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee. Given the period remaining it seems unlikely that this bill will be passed before the referendum. Even if it is passed, it will be too late for it to have any impact on the referendum.
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:39:50 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
a. Government
c. President
d. Legislative majority
f. Other (specify)
Comments: Interest groups
Source: Chapter 6 section 84(1)of constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 07:59:23 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:41:00 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 08:00:16 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
c. An explanatory text
d. The full text of the proposal
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:42:17 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal intruments to which chnages are proposed
c. An explanatory text
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:42:55 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Comments: The National Election Commission
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:44:00 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:44:46 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum 2/3rds of registered voters
Comments: Article 84 of the constitution
Source: Article 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:47:29 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum 2/3 majority of registered voters
Source: chapter 6 section 84(3) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 08:03:02 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: 2/3rds of total voters.
Source: Article 84 of the constitution. http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:UVF9Y_fSO68J:www.ids.ac.uk/logolink/resources/downloads/regionalreports/RegionalReportGaventaEastAfrica%2520final.doc+uganda+recall+of+members+of+parliament+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:49:57 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: a two thirds of registered voters
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:UVF9Y_fSO68J:www.ids.ac.uk/logolink/resources/downloads/regionalreports/RegionalReportGaventaEastAfrica%2520final.doc+uganda+recall+of+members+of+parliament+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:51:40 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
f. Other
Comments: two thirds signatures of registered voters.
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:UVF9Y_fSO68J:www.ids.ac.uk/logolink/resources/downloads/regionalreports/RegionalReportGaventaEastAfrica%2520final.doc+uganda+recall+of+members+of+parliament+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:53:34 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Comments: Article 1 is proposed to be amended to provide that where a referendum is held under any article of the Constitution, the result of the referendum is binding on all organs and agencies of the state and on all persons and organisations.”
Source: http://www.ugandaobserver.com/today/archives/2004arch/news/oct/news200410212.php
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:58:24 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: http://www.ugandaobserver.com/today/archives/2004arch/news/oct/news200410212.php
Last updated: 2005-08-24 07:59:00 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:00:04 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:00:56 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
i. Other public policy issues
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:01:53 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=48379
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:11:15 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:23:57 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:24:42 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:25:48 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:26:31 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
b. The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Comments: national electoral commission of uganda
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:28:53 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:32:59 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
a. Spelling/grammatical checks
b. Drafting actual text for legal measure
c. Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:33:59 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:35:33 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
a. Government
b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:36:59 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
b. After its publication, during the collection of signatures
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:38:58 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:40:02 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:40:55 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
a. Only the alternative proposal is qualified for the ballot
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:42:02 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:43:03 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments: unec
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:44:06 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: one week
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:47:14 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
a. Members of the national legislature
c. Other national level elected executive positions
j. Other (specify)
Comments: Vice President and any interest group
Source: chapter 6 sections 78 and 84(1) of constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 08:06:17 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
a. Political or policy grounds
d. Moral turpitude
f. Other (specify)
Comments: Mental incapacity
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 08:07:47 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. None
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:48:53 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: Not specified
Source: Chapter 6 section 84 (4) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 08:11:04 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
a. At the same time as the recall ballot
Source: Chapter 6 section 84(5) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 08:08:36 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
a. there has been no recall
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:52:32 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
a. Yes
Source: uganda election handbook
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:53:57 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:54:57 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:55:29 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate 2/3rds of registered voters
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:57:49 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate 2/3rds of registered voters
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:58:41 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: not specified
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 08:59:46 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:01:09 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:ubnfbMlRhOoJ:www.africanreview.org/forum/docs/feb04partmeet/SAIIA%2520draft%25201.doc+Au+commitments+to+Democracy+and+practice&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:02:15 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
b. Other (specify)
Comments: not specified
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:03:18 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:04:13 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:05:18 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:06:26 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must be registered
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:08:03 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate 2/3rds of registered voters
Source: uganda electio handbook
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:12:02 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: one week
Source: http://www.aceproject.org/main/samples/em/emx_o008.pdf
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:21:17 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:23:12 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:25:08 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:26:31 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:27:22 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
b. At specified places
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:28:13 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:30:39 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:32:33 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:33:30 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:34:33 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:35:25 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-24 09:38:22 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution The Electoral Commission
b. Full Address Plot 53/56, Jinja Road, P.O. Box 22678, Kampala, Uganda
c. Telephone +256 41 341 299
d. Facsimile +256 41 255 671
e. Email samrwakoojo(a)electcom.org
f. Website Address http://www.ec.or.ug/index.html
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Eng. Dr. Badru M. Kiggundu
h. Information Officer Mr. Sam Rwakoojo
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections English
Source: The Electoral Commission UGANDA
Last updated: 2007-09-20 10:11:38 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: chapter 5 sec 61 of the Uganda constitution
Last updated: 2007-09-20 10:07:21 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other
Comments: The Commission shall be a self-accounting institution and shall deal directly with the Ministry responsible for finance on matters relating to its finances.
Source: Chapter 5 Sec 66 of the Ugandan Constitution
Last updated: 2007-09-20 10:54:42 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: The Commission shall be a self-accounting institution and shall deal directly with the Ministry responsible for finance on matters relating to its finances.
Source: Chapter 5 Sec 66 of the Ugandan Constitution
Last updated: 2007-09-20 10:54:42 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: b.) 7 years.
Source: Constitution, Chapter 6 sec 60(3).
Last updated: 2007-09-20 11:00:28 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: 23.6 million USD
Comments: 23 600 000 USD
Last updated: 2008-01-21 14:04:15 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: 8200000
Last updated: 2008-01-21 14:04:15 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
a. Head of State is the Head of Government
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: A candidate shall not be declared elected as President unless the number of votes cast in favour of that candidate at the Presidential election is more than fifty percent of valid votes cast at the election.
Source: chapter 7 section 98(3), sec 103(1,4&5)
Last updated: 2007-09-20 09:54:26 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: There shall be a President of Uganda who shall be the Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces and the Fountain of Honour.
Source: Chapter 7 section 98(1)
Last updated: 2007-09-20 09:54:26 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Chapter 7 sec 98(1)(
Last updated: 2007-09-20 09:48:28 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Constitution, Chapter 6 sec 77 (1).
Last updated: 2007-09-20 09:51:13 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
g. List Proportional Representation
Source: chapter 6 sec 78 (1)
Last updated: 2007-09-20 09:54:26 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
b. Women - proportion of total seats (%) 19%
d. Other- proportion of total seats (%) 8.5%
Last updated: 2007-09-20 09:05:19 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Source: Constitution, Articles 60-68. Parliamentary Election Act, No.8 of 2001. Presidential Elections Act of 2000. Parliamentary Elections Special Interest Groups Regulations, No.31 of 2001. Local Government Act, No.3 of 1997 as amended by Act, No.10 of 2001.
Last updated: 2007-09-20 10:03:59 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Constitution, Articles 60-68. (1995) Parliamentary Elections Act (2001) Presidential Elections Act (2000) Local Government Act
Last updated: 2007-09-20 10:03:59 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Chapter 5 sec 59
Last updated: 2007-09-20 10:03:59 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr.Ludeki Chweya
b. Job Title: Research Associate
c. Organisation: African centre For Economic Growth ACEG
d. Contact Address: p.o box 1559 00606 Nairobi
e. Telephone: +254 20 374709;3754540/ +254721421866
f. Facsimile: +254 20 3754541
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-05-13 10:14:43 UTC
ME09 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
b. Private radio
d. Private television
e. Print media
Source: http://www.africaaction.org/docs00/ugan0004.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-11 11:28:04 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
b. Based on number of candidates put forward in present elections
c. Based on result of previous election
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, (2005). Section 22(1) sec 100(2d).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising x
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, (2005). Section 22
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising x
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
b. There are no laws in this regard x
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
b. The law does not specify any limits x
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
b. None x
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, (2005).sec 100(2d).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
a. 1 day
Comments: A campaign meeting shall not be held within twenty-four hours before polling day.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, (2005). Section 20(5)
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:12:30 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Political parties are not allowed.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act,(2005). Section 12(2).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:59:30 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:59:30 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
h. Minimum level of education
Comments: a.) 18 years.
Source: Constitution, Article 80(1-2). Parliamentary Elections Act, (2005). Section 11(1)(d).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:59:30 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Constitution
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:59:30 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: Constitution, Article 80 and 102.
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:59:30 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
a. No
Source: Constitution, Article 271.
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:59:30 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:59:30 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, No.8 (2005). Section 47(1).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:04:55 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
c. Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions
d. By request
e. Court order
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, (2005). Section 54-56.
Last updated: 2007-09-21 08:04:55 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: to accredit any nonpartisan individual, group of individual is or an institution or association to carry out voter education subject to guidelines determined by the commission and published in the Gazette;
Source: Constitution, Article 61. Electoral Commission Act. Section 12(1 g&i).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 06:31:15 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
a. Continuously
Source: Electoral Commission Act. Section 12(1)(g).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 06:26:59 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: Electoral Commission Act. Section 33(2).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:15:15 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
g. Other
Comments: Parliament may, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, enact such laws as may be necessary for the purposes of this Chapter, including laws for the registration of voters, the conduct of public elections and referenda and, where necessary, making provision for voting by proxy.
Source: Chapter 5 Sec 76 of the constitution
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:23:35 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:15:15 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No X
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:15:15 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act,(2005). Section 30(5).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 07:23:35 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Constitution, sec 59(1).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 06:43:59 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Constitution, sec 59
Last updated: 2007-09-21 06:43:59 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: d.) Electoral Commission
Source: Constitution, sec 61(e).
Last updated: 2007-09-21 06:43:59 UTC
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