Article 53. Uganda Human Rights Commission
Powers of the Commission
This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.
In the performance of its functions, the Commission shall have the powers of a court —
to issue summons or other orders requiring the attendance of any person before the Commission and the production of any document or record relevant to any investigation by the Commission;
to question any person in respect of any subject matter under investigation before the Commission;
to require any person to disclose any information within his or her knowledge relevant to any investigation by the Commission; and
to commit persons for contempt of its orders.
The Commission may, if satisfied that there has been an infringement of a human right or freedom, order—
the release of a detained or restricted person;
payment of compensation; or
any other legal remedy or redress.
A person or authority dissatisfied with an order made by the Commission under clause (2) of this Article has a right to appeal to the High Court.
The Commission shall not investigate—
any matter which is pending before a court or judicial tribunal;
a matter involving the relations or dealings between the Government and the Government of any foreign State or international organisation; or
a matter relating to the exercise of the prerogative of mercy.