Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Parliament of Uganda.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 77
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- in force
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Official source(1) There shall be a Parliament of Uganda.
(2) The composition and functions of Parliament shall be as
prescribed by this Constitution.
(3) The term of Parliament shall be five years from the date of its first
sitting after a general election.
(4) Where there exists a state of war or a state of emergency which
would prevent a normal general election from being held, Parliament may, by
resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of all members of Parliament,
extend the life of Parliament for a period not exceeding six months at a time.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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