Welcome to the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Our Mission
To promote effective and efficient machinery capable of providing a legal framework for good governance and delivery of legal advice and services to Government, its allied institutions and the general public
Our Mandate
Provide legal advice and legal services to Government, its allied institutions and to the general public and to support the machinery that provides the legal framework for good governance.
Our Vision
A nation that upholds the rule of law, good governance
and due process for all.
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Our Services
CIVIL LITIGATION
The Directorate of Civil Litigation is charged with “legal representation of Government, its agencies and allied bodies in national, regional and international Courts of Law and Tribunals and Commissions”.
ADMINISTRATOR GENERAL
The mission / mandate of the Directorate is; “To ensure that estates of deceased persons, missing persons and persons of unsound mind, are administered in accordance with the Succession Laws in Uganda.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
The Mandate of the Department of Finance and Administration is; “provide support services to the Political Leadership and the Directorates and Departments of the Ministry for efficient and effective service delivery”.
LEGAL ADVISORY
Directorate of Legal Advisory is charged with the mandate; “to provide professional legal advisory support services to the Minister, Attorney General and Solicitor General in execution of the constitutional mandate to give advice to Government,
LAW COUNCIL
The mandate of the department is; “To act as the overall Regulatory Authority for the entire legal profession and Legal Aid Service Providers in Uganda”.
FIRST PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL
The directorate of First Parliamentary Counsel was established as an executive office under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs responsible for drafting all legislation for the government.
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Leadership Code Tribunal Pays Courtesy Call on Attorney General
The Leadership Code Tribunal, led by its Chairperson, Dr. Roselyn Karugonjo-Segawa, today, paid a courtesy call on the Attorney General, Hon. @SamMayanj , at the @MoJCAUG
The meeting focused on strengthening
As the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice closes today in Abu Dhabi, Uganda looks back on a week of meaningful engagement; from the Congress sessions and high level discussions, to our side event, exhibition booth, bilateral engagements and new
@MoJCAUG congratulates His Highness Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I upon his coronation as King of Tooro Kingdom.
As a Ministry, we pledge our continued support to Your Highness and the people of Tooro in advancing justice, peace, constitutionalism and good governance.
May
MoJCA Holds Two-Day Induction for New State Attorneys and RAPEX Staff
@MoJCAUG has held a two-day induction program for newly recruited State Attorneys and RAPEX staff.
The programme, opened by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Robert Kasande, and addressed by the Deputy Solicitor
Uganda Highlights Justice Reforms and Civil Society Partnerships at UN Crime Congress
ABU DHABI: Uganda used a side event at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on Monday, 28 September 2026, to present progress on criminal justice reform and
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