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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Uganda shall be divided into as many constituencies for the purpose of election of members of Parliament as Parliament may by law prescribe and each constituency will be represented by one member of Parliament.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 63 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers e . Geographic size of district g . Other
Comments: The Constitution sets provisions for constituency boundaries to be such that the number of inhabitants in the constituency is, as nearly as possible, equal to the population quota. It may be greater or less than the population quota in order to take account of means of communication, geographical features, density of population, area and boundaries of districts.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 63 (2-5): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Electoral Commission
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (c): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . 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 People’s Defence Forces
and the Fountain of Honour. The election of the President shall be by universal adult suffrage through a secret ballot. 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. Where at a presidential election no candidate obtains the percentage of votes, a second election shall be held within thirty days after the declaration of the results in which election the two candidates who obtained the highest number of votes shall be the only candidates.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 98 (1), 103 (1, 4, 5, 6): hhttp://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
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 People’s Defence Forces
and the Fountain of Honour. The election of the President shall be by universal adult suffrage through a secret ballot. 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. Where at a presidential election no candidate obtains the percentage of votes, a second election shall be held within thirty days after the declaration of the results in which election the two candidates who obtained the highest number of votes shall be the only candidates.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 98 (1), 103 (1, 4, 5, 6): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 98, 103: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The National Assembly is unicameral.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 77 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: Parliament is composed of directly elected representatives of constituencies,
and representatives for the women, youth, workers, army and people with disabilities.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 77 (3), 78: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016);
Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 58
Verified: 2016/02/05
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation d . Regulations or administrative rules
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda,1995 [As amended in 2015];
The Presidential Elections Act, 2005 [PEA] [As amended in 2010];
The Parliamentary Elections Act, 2005 [PAR-EA] [As amended in 2010];
The Electoral Commission Act, Cap 140 [ECA] [As amended in 2010];
The Political Parties and Organisations Act, 2005 [PPOA] [As amended in 2010];
Verified: 2016/02/05
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Uganda,1995 [As amended in 2015];
The Presidential Elections Act, 2005 [PEA] [As amended in 2010];
The Parliamentary Elections Act, 2005 [PAR-EA] [As amended in 2010];
The Electoral Commission Act, Cap 140 [ECA] [As amended in 2010];
The Political Parties and Organisations Act, 2005 [PPOA] [As amended in 2010];
The Local Government Act
Verified: 2016/02/05
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Every citizen of 18 years of age or above has a right (but not an obligation) to vote.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 59 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (201);
Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 29 (4)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf
Verified: 2016/02/29
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary b . EMB
Comments: Election petitions shall be filed in the High Court by a candidate who lost the election or a registered voter in the constituency concerned supported by the signatures of at least 500 voters registered in that constituency.
Any candidate dissatisfied with the presidential election may take the matter to the Supreme Court within ten days after the declaration of the results.
The Electoral Commission hears and rules on election complaints arising before and during polling.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (f), 104: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016);
Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 60
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf 2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level b . Regional level c . Local level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 12;
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (a, b): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department g . Other
Comments: Parliament shall ensure that adequate resources and facilities are provided to the commission to enable it to perform its functions effectively. The Commission shall be a self-accounting institution and shall deal directly with the Ministry responsible for finance on matters relating to its finances. All funds of the commission shall be administered and controlled by the secretary who shall be the accounting officer in accordance with the Public Finance Act. All monies required to defray all expenses that may be incurred in the discharge of the functions of the commission are charged on the Consolidated Fund. The funds of the commission may, with the prior approval of the Minister responsible for finance, include grants and donations from sources within or outside Uganda to enable the commission to discharge its functions.
Source: Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 9;
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 66 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department g . Other
Comments: Parliament shall ensure that adequate resources and facilities are provided to the commission to enable it to perform its functions effectively. The Commission shall be a self-accounting institution and shall deal directly with the Ministry responsible for finance on matters relating to its finances. All funds of the commission shall be administered and controlled by the secretary who shall be the accounting officer in accordance with the Public Finance Act. All monies required to defray all expenses that may be incurred in the discharge of the functions of the commission are charged on the Consolidated Fund. The funds of the commission may, with the prior approval of the Minister responsible for finance, include grants and donations from sources within or outside Uganda to enable the commission to discharge its functions.
Source: Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 9;
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 66 (1, 2): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
b . For a specified number of years
Comments: The members of the Commission shall hold office for seven years and their appointment may be renewed for one more term only.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 60 (3): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The commission shall be independent and shall, in the performance of its functions, not be subject to the direction or control of any person or
authority.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 62: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 13
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission is composed of a Chairperson, a Deputy Chairperson and five other members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 60 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: Members of the Commission shall be persons of high moral character, proven integrity and who possess considerable experience and demonstrated competence in the conduct of public affairs.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 60 (2): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State b . Head of Government e . Legislature
Comments: The members of the Electoral Commission are appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 60 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: One of the functions of the Electoral Commission established in the Constitution is to formulate and implement civic educational programmes relating to elections.
At the same time, the Commission has a power to accredit any non-partisan individual, group of individuals or an institution or association to carry out voter education subject to guidelines determined by the commission and published in the Gazette.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (g): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 12 (g, i, l, m)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (g): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 12 (g, i, l, m)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Official Website of the Electoral Commission of Uganda: "Voter Education and Training", http://www.ec.or.ug/pub/voter_education.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (g): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 12 (g, i, l, m)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf (2016)
Official Website of the Electoral Commission of Uganda: "Voter Education and Training", http://www.ec.or.ug/pub/voter_education.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: (1) Every citizen of Uganda of eighteen years of age or above has a
right to vote.
(2) It is the duty of every citizen of Uganda of eighteen years of age
or above to register as a voter for public elections and referenda.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 59 http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship
Comments: (1) Every citizen of Uganda of eighteen years of age or above has a
right to vote.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 59 (1): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission is responsible for compiling, maintaining, revising and updating the voters register on a continuous basis.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 61 (e): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 18 (1)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf 2016);
Verified: 2016/02/29
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: It is the duty of every citizen of Uganda of 18 years of age or above to register as a voter for public elections and referenda. The State shall take all necessary steps to ensure that all citizens qualified to vote register and exercise their right to vote.
Any person who is a citizen of Uganda and is 18 years of age or above shall apply to be registered as a voter in a parish or ward where the person originates from or resides.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 59 (2,3): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016);
Electoral Commission Act as amended in 2010, art. 19
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Electoral%20Commission%20Act,%20Uganda.pdf(2016);
Verified: 2016/02/29
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) f . Other
Comments: Where under the multi-party system a person is sponsored by a political organisation or political party, the nomination paper shall be endorsed and sealed by the party or organisation sponsoring the candidate. The nomination paper shall be accompanied by a nomination fee of ten currency points in legal tender or a bank draft for that amount made payable to the Uganda Administration.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 11 (2, 3)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship f . Registration h . Minimum level of education
Comments: A person is qualified to be a member of Parliament if he/she is a citizen of Uganda, 18 years old or above, is a registered voter and has completed a minimum formal education of Advanced Level standard or its equivalent.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 11 (1-d);
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016)
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 80: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 10
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct
Comments: No person shall use government or public resources in the activities of any political party or organization. However, the government may contribute funds or other resources towards the activities of political parties or organizations equally after their registration.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 25;
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf
Political Parties and Organizations Act as amended by Act No. 13 of 2010, art. 14A
Verified: 2016/02/08
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments: In respect of elections, government shall finance political ornanisations and parties on an equal basis. In respect of normal day to day activities, funding shall be based on the numerical strength of each political party or organization in Parliament
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 25;
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf
Political Parties and Organizations Act as amended by Act No. 13 of 2010, art. 14A
Verified: 2016/02/08
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Every political party or organization shall maintain at its headquarters or national office, an accurate and permanent record which shall be accessible to any member of the political party or organization consisting of the following:
- any contribution, donation or pledge of contribution or donation whether in cash or in kind made by the founding members of the party or organization
- a statement of its accounts, showing the sources of its funds and the name of any person who has contributed to the funds including contributions by persons who are not citizens of Uganda, membership dues paid, donations in cash or in kind and all the financial transactions of the political party or organization which are conducted through, by or with the head of national office of the political party or organization...
The following shall not directly or indirectly make a contribution, donation, or loan whether in cash or kind in excess of the value of five thousand currency points within any period of 12 months, to funds held or to be held by or for the benefit of a political party or organization: a non-Ugandan citizen, a foreign government or diplomatic mission, a non-Ugandan, non-governmental organization registered in Uganda under the Non-Governmental organizations registration statute 1989.
No political party or organization shall
-demand or accept directly or indirectly any contribution, donation or loan in excess of the value of live five thousand currency points within any period of twelve months, from any organization specified above
-demand or accept directly or indirectly any contribution, donation or loan in excess of the total value of fifty thousand currency points in any period of twelve months from any one or more of the sources referred above.
Source: Political Parties and Organizations Act as amended by Act No. 13 of 2010, art. 12, 14
Verified: 2016/02/08
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 47
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
c . Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions d . By request
Comments: There are cases of mandatory recount where, after the official addition of the votes: there is an equality of votes between two or more candidates obtaining the highest number of votes or the number of votes separating the candidate receiving the highest number of votes and any other candidate is less than fifty the returning officer shall, if requested in writing by a candidate, a candidate's agent or a voter registered to vote in the constituency, in the presence of a senior police officer recount the votes after giving a written notice of the intention to recount to all interested parties.
The law also allows any candidates to apply to the Chief Magistrate for a recount within 70 days after the date on which a returning officer has declared as elected the candidate who has obtained the highest number of votes.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 54, 55
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
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
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 22 (1), 100 (2-d-ii);http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016);
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 67 (2): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 100 (2-d-ii);
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016);
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 67 (2):
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
g . No information available
Comments: There are no specific legal provision in this regard, the electoral law only states that a campaign meeting shall not be held within twenty-four hours before polling day.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 20 (5)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016);
Verified: 2016/02/29
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source:
Verified: 2016/02/29
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The constitution grants the right of recall based on a petition, as well as a right to demand referenda.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 68, 69, 74, 84, 255, 260: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Bills regarding the following issues shall be supported by not less than two-thirds of all members of Parliament, and approved by the people in a referendum: sovereignty of the people, supremacy of the Constitution, prohibition of derogation from particular human rights and freedoms, political systems, change of political systems by referenda or elections,
prohibition of one party state, functions of Parliament,tenure of office of the President, independence of the judiciary, amendments requiring a referendum and Institution of Traditional or Cultural Leaders.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 260 : http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf(2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The people of Uganda shall have a right to choose a system of governance or change the political system through free and fair elections or referenda.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 69, 74: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 84, 255: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 68, 69, 74, 84, 255, 260: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Before the end of term of Parliament the voters may through a petition in
writing to the Speaker recall their representative on any of the following grounds: a) physical or mental incapacity;
b) misconduct or misbehavior likely to bring hatred or disgrace to the office; c) continuous deserting of the electorate without reasonable cause.
The recall of a member of Parliament shall be by a petition signed by at least two-thirds of the registered voters of the constituency. The right to recall a member can only be exercised if the movement political system is in place.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 84: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 68, 69, 74, 255, 260: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 68, 69, 74, 255, 260: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 255 (1-a): http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections d . At specially designated polling stations
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 29 (4), 38
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
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: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 76: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/08
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, art. 76: http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/Constitution_1995.pdf (2016);
Verified: 2016/02/08
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 30 (5-b), 37
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/02/29
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