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Uganda Criticized Over Public Order Bill

The country has been criticized over provisions in the Public Order Management Bill which seek to re-introduce police permission for public meetings.

United Nations special Rapporteur Margaret Sekaggya says globally there is increasing misuse of legal frameworks against human rights defenders.

Uganda: Country Criticized Over Public Order Bill

New Vision, 7 December 2011

Uganda has been criticized over provisions in the Public Order Management Bill which seek to re-introduce Police permission for public meetings. Read more »
Uganda: Public Order Bill Should Be Revised

Monitor, 8 December 2011

On Tuesday, Attorney General Peter Nyombi, Inspector General of Police Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura and State Minister for Internal Affairs James Baba appeared before Parliament's Legal… Read more »
Uganda: Redraft Public Order Bill, United Nations Tells Govt

Monitor, 7 December 2011

Thirteen of the 18 clauses in the Public Management Bill 2011 should be re-drafted and a few others deleted, the United Nations has said. Read more »

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Uganda: Clergy Reject Public Order Bill

The UgandanJoint Christian Council is calling for the withdrawal of the Public Order Management Bill 2011, saying it will weaken democracy and undermine fundamental rights and ... Read more »
- Uganda: Clergy Reject Public Order Bill
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