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Chapter 4. Protection and promotion of fundamental and other human rights and freedoms

Article 29. General

Protection of freedom of conscience, expression, movement, religion, assembly and association

This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.

(1)

Every person shall have the right to—

(a)

freedom of speech and expression which shall include freedom of the press and other media;

(b)

freedom of thought, conscience and belief which shall include academic freedom in institutions of learning;

(c)

freedom to practise any religion and manifest such practice which shall include the right to belong to and participate in the practices of any religious body or organisation in a manner consistent with this Constitution;

(d)

freedom to assemble and to demonstrate together with others peacefully and unarmed and to petition; and

(e)

freedom of association which shall include the freedom to form and join associations or unions, including trade unions and political and other civic organisations.

(2)

Every Ugandan shall have the right—

(a)

to move freely throughout Uganda and to reside and settle in any part of Uganda;

(b)

to enter, leave and return to, Uganda; and

(c)

to a passport or other travel document.