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Article 46 of the Constitution of Uganda : Effect of laws enacted for a state of emergency

Human rights and freedoms during a state of emergency

46.Effect of laws enacted for a state of emergency

(1)An Act of Parliament shall not be taken to contravene the rights and freedoms guaranteed in this Chapter, if that Act authorises the taking of measures that are reasonably justifiable for dealing with a state of emergency.

(2)The provisions of any enactment other than an Act of Parliament dealing with a state of emergency declared under this Constitution shall apply only to that part of Uganda where the emergency exists.

(3)Without prejudice to clause (1) of this Article, an Act enacted in accordance with that clause may make provision for the detention of persons where necessary for the purposes of dealing with the emergency.

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