Article 29: Your Rights to Speak, Move, and Worship in Uganda
General
29.Protection of freedom of conscience, expression, movement, religion, assembly and association
(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.
Summary
You have the right to speak freely and express your opinions, including through the press and media. You can hold your own thoughts, beliefs, and prac...
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