Ratification of Treaties Act | Chapter 204 — Uganda law | Esheria

Ratification of Treaties Act

"Treaty" is defined to include conventions, agreements or other arrangements made under article 123(1) of the Constitution, subject to the proviso "unless the context otherwise requires".

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Chapter 204
Version
31 Dec 2000
Language
en
Official source
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Source attribution: Source: Uganda Legal Information Institute

Statute overview

About this statute

"Treaty" is defined to include conventions, agreements or other arrangements made under article 123(1) of the Constitution, subject to the proviso "unless the context otherwise requires". Ratification is performed by the Cabinet for treaties other than those referred to in paragraph (b). The Minister responsible for foreign affairs must sign, seal and deposit the instrument of ratification of a treaty, subject to section 2. All treaties ratified by the Cabinet shall be laid before Parliament as soon as possible. The Minister responsible for foreign affairs must be the depository in Uganda of all treaties.

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