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Constitutionalism In Uganda

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Institution: Uganda Christian University

Faculty: Faculty of Law

Programme: Bachelor Of Laws Degree Year One

Course Name: Constitutional History And Politics Of East Africa

Course Description:

The contemporary constitutional order did not develop in a vacuum. It is largely a product of the socio-economic as well as political dynamics and configurations that have shaped Uganda over the years from its establishment as a modern state. These developments are largely reflected in the present day constitutional questions and constitutionalism that continues to elude political developments in the region.

In this regard, the course will cover the following main topics:-

1. Introduction: Origins of Constitutional Law,

2. Colonial rule and birth …show more content…

Muhammed Sharif Bazibu & Ors, crim .case No U1423 of 1991.

Suggested reading

· Barya ,J.J; Popular democracy and the legitimacy of the Constitution: some reflects on Uganda’s Constitution –Making Process,CBR publications Working paper no.8 (1993) The making of Uganda’s Constitution: achieving consensus by law? CBR Publications, working paper no. 57 (2000).

· Bwenje,F.A/W; The Agony of Uganda; from Idi Amin to Obote;an Analysis of the 1980 controversial general Elections and its aftermaths; repressive rule And blood shed; regency press, London,(1985).

· Decalo,s; Coups and army rule in africa;2nd Edition, Yale University ,press, new haven,& London,1990: Uganda the post independence vaccum”; (pp.139-197).

· Geoffrey Wilson; Cases and materials on Constituently and Administrative law, Cambridge University Press, 1966.

· Gingyera –Pinycwa Northern Uganda in national politics; fountain Publishers Kampala,(1992).

· Hansen,H.B. Uganda now and between decay and development East African studies; James carry London,(1998).

· Hood Philips; leading cases in constitution and leading law, 3rd edition), Sweet Maxwell, London, 1967.

· Hood Philips; Constitution and administrative law,(4th ed.), …show more content…

Articles

· Abu Mayanja; The Government’s Proposal for a new constitution Transition No.3 vol.7 (I) 1967.

· A.W.Bradley; Constitution making in Uganda; Transition no.3 vol.7 (i) 1967.

· Emery Bundy; Uganda’s new constitution, East African Journal vol.3 1966.

· Ibiringira,G.S; A Perspective on Uganda’s constitution making experience 1992-1993, a paper presented at the Uganda law society. Annual B.K. Kiwanuka memorial lecture at international conference Centre, Kampala, 1993.

· Onyango-Oloka; j; Taming the Executive: the history of and challenges to Uganda’s constitution-making.

Government Documents

· Amnesty Commission; qualification for amnesty& application guidelines (2001).

· Parliament of the republic of Uganda; report of the sessional committee on defense and internal affairs on the amnesty bill, 1999, the parliament house, Kampala (November 1999).

· Uganda Human Rights Commission Annual Reports

COURSE ASSESSMENT:

The course shall be assessed as herein below:-

1. Course Work: 30%

2. A ‘CLOSED BOOK’ written examination at the end of the semester totaling 70%.

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