Object of the Bill
The object of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is to amend the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Act, Cap. 330, to streamline the composition of the organs and structures of the Defence Forces; to establish a Health Care Service for the members of the Defence Forces; to establish the Medical Board; to provide for the management of veteran affairs; to repeal the Uganda Veterans Assistance Board Act, Cap. 221; and for other related matters.
The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Act, Cap. 330, was enacted in 2005. Since 2005, the defence sector has undergone transformation both operationally and administratively. It is therefore imperative to substantially amend the Act to address the existing gaps and take into account new government policies.
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The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill,2024
Sponsored By Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth (Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs)
Committee: The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs
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First Reading/Committee
The bill is still at First Reading, and the first stage of a bill is a passage through the floor of parliament. This stage is usually a formality, primarily focusing on introducing the Bill to the Parliament. It takes place without debate, and the first reading of a Bill can occur anytime in a parliamentary session. The significance of this stage lies in the fact that it marks the formal introduction of the Bill to the Parliament, setting the stage for further discussions and debates.
Was reread on the floor of Parliament on the 13th of May 2025.
Second Reading
The Bill has now progressed to the Second Reading, a stage that offers the first opportunity for MPs to engage in a democratic debate on the main principles of the Bill. This stage, which usually takes up to 45 days after the first reading, allows for thorough discussion and ensures that all voices are heard. Once the second reading is complete, the Bill moves to the committee stage, where each clause and any amendments to the Bill may be debated, further highlighting the democratic nature of the process.
Third Reading
Parliament has passed the Bill. The third reading is the final chance for the Members of Parliament to debate its contents. Here, the debate is usually short and limited to what is actually in the Bill rather than, as at the second reading, what might have been included.
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970