The Uganda Law Reform Commission is established by Article 248 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (1995) and the specific operational details are provided in the Uganda Law Reform Commission Act (Cap 25, Laws of Uganda).  The core mandate of the Commission is to study and keep under constant review the Acts and other laws comprising the Laws of Uganda with a view to making recommendations for their systematic improvement, development, modernization and reform.

It is the considered view of the Commission that a good law must be flexible and receptive to change, so as to remain fair, relevant and up to date and above all, take into account the needs of the people.  As society changes over time so do the views and values of the members of that society. Law reform serves and plays the role of ensuring that this match is achieved by creating changes which contribute to making the laws of the country reflect those values and needs.

In ensuring that this role is realized, the Commission has adopted a consultative and participatory approach to law reform in Uganda. In this respect, they call upon all stakeholders to not only participate in the consultations they make as part of their project implementation but to engage with the Commission in areas of the law that they consider merit reform.

Vision of the Commission

Laws that are responsive to the needs of society

Mission of the Commission

To reform and update the laws of Uganda in line with the social, cultural and economic needs and values of the people of Uganda

Motto

Law reform for good governance and sustainable development

Core values of the Commission

Impartiality, Equity, Professionalism, Accountability and Transparency