Section 3: Child's Welfare is Paramount in Uganda
3.Welfare and guiding principles
(1)The welfare of the child shall be of paramount consideration whenever the State, a court, a tribunal, a local authority or any person determines any question in respect to the upbringing of a child, the administration of property of a child, or the application of any income arising from that administration.
(2)In all matters relating to a child, whether before a court of law or before any other person, regard shall be had to the general principle that any delay in determining the matter is likely to be prejudicial to the welfare of the child.
(3)In determining any question under subsection (1), court or any other person shall have regard to—
(a)the ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child concerned, with due regard to his or her age and understanding;
(b)the physical, emotional and educational needs of the child;
(c)the likely effects of any change in the circumstances of the child;
(d)the child's sex, age, background and any other circumstances relevant in the matter;
(e)any harm that the child has suffered or is at the risk of suffering; and
(f)where relevant, the capacity of the parents of the child, guardian or any other person involved in the care of the child, and in meeting the needs of the child.
Plain English Summary
Every child in Uganda has the right to have their welfare treated as the most important thing in any decision about their upbringing, property, or inc...
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