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
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Second Reading
Third Reading
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970