Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Prerogative of mercy re cases before constitution.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 282
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceThe prerogative of mercy of the President under article 121 of this
Constitution may be exercised in respect of any criminal offences committed
before the coming into force of this Constitution as it may in respect of a
criminal offence committed after the coming into force of this Constitution.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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