Vision
Laws that facilitate transformation and development of Uganda.
Mission
To make ULRC the first port of call for timely reform, update and dissemination of laws in line with the social, cultural and economic needs and values of the people of Uganda.
Motto
Law reform for Transformation and Sustainable Development.
Core Values
Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity,
Slogan
Modernising the Law
Functions of the Commission
In discharging its mandate, the Commission is in particular charged with:
(a) The elimination of anomalies in the law, the repeal of obsolete and unnecessary laws;
(b) The simplification and translation of the law;
(c) The reflection in the laws of Uganda, the customs, values and norms of the society in Uganda as well as concepts and principles which are consistent with the United Nations Charter and the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights and other international instruments to which Uganda is a party;
(d) The development of new areas in the law by making laws responsive to the changing needs of Ugandan society;
(e) The adoption of new and more effective methods or both for the administration of the law and dispensation of justice; and
(f) The integration and unification of the laws of Uganda.
Powers of the Commission
In discharging its functions under Section 11 of the Uganda Law Reform Act, the Commission has powers:
(g) To receive, review and consider any proposals for reform of the law, which may be referred to it by any person or authority;
(h) To prepare and submit to the Attorney General, for approval, programmes for the study and examination of any branch of the law with a view to making recommendations for its improvement, modernisation, and reform;
(i) To undertake, with the approval of the Attorney General, the formulation of drafts in form of bills or other instruments for consideration by the Government and Parliament;
(j) To initiate and carry out, or with approval of the Attorney General, direct the initiation and research necessary for improvement and modernisation of the law;
(k) To provide, at the instance of the Government, to Government ministries, departments and other authorities concerned, advice, information and proposals for reform or amendment of any branch of the law;
(l) To encourage and promote public participation in the process of law making and educate and sensitise the public on lawmaking through seminars, publications and the mass media;
(m) To appoint or empanel committees, in consultation with the Attorney General, from among members of the Commission, or from among persons outside the Commission, to study and make recommendations to the Commission on any aspect of the law referred to the committees by the Commission.