ABSTRACT
11zis Research examined how the doctrine of separation of powers has been addressed in
Uganda over the years. It covered the historical perspective of the subject beginning with
colonial times, to post independence Uganda and the various governments which ruled the
country. Also special attention was paid to the role of the three arms of government under the
1995 Constitution of Uganda. The research also looked at how the Executive arm exercises its
powers vis a vis the Judiciary and the Legislature. This research has found continued disrespect
of court decisions and inte,ference with parliament in the conduct of its jimctions by government
through its executive arm. This research attempted to justify the overlap with in the arms of
government and the effects there from. This research contributed to the existing knowledge on
matters of constitutionalism.
It attempted to guide the policy and law makers like parliament to enact laws which strictly up
hold the doctrine of separation of powers
It was intended to guide the executive arm of government on respecting the jimctions of other
arms of government.
The research was also aimed at assisting other researchers interested in democratic government
to appreciate this area.
Research, S. (2022). AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS IN UGANDA 1962-2013. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/an-overview-of-the-application-of-the-doctrine-of-separation-of-powers-in-uganda-1962-2013
Research, SSA "AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS IN UGANDA 1962-2013" Afribary. Afribary, 16 Aug. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/an-overview-of-the-application-of-the-doctrine-of-separation-of-powers-in-uganda-1962-2013. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Research, SSA . "AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS IN UGANDA 1962-2013". Afribary, Afribary, 16 Aug. 2022. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/an-overview-of-the-application-of-the-doctrine-of-separation-of-powers-in-uganda-1962-2013 >.
Research, SSA . "AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS IN UGANDA 1962-2013" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/an-overview-of-the-application-of-the-doctrine-of-separation-of-powers-in-uganda-1962-2013