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 Leadership
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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Attorney General Calls for Responsible Use of Technology to Advance Access to Justice
KAMPALA, 17 September 2026 – The Attorney General, Hon. Dr. Sam Mayanja, has called for the responsible adoption of technology in Uganda’s justice system, emphasising the need to ensure that
At @MoJCAUG, we know Hon. @norbertmao not only for his eloquence and wit, but also as a passionate advocate for Justice, Constitutionalism and good governance.
@MoJCAUG welcomes the opportunity to partner with initiatives such as Fourth Media Uganda to amplify the work of
As a child, the first political campaign I ever participated in, purely for the thrill of it, was that of my now-area MP and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. @norbertmao. I must admit, I knew nothing about what was going on back then. We just ran after Mao
Attorney General Calls for Meaningful Access to Justice as Uganda Commemorates Benedicto Kiwanuka
The Attorney General of Uganda, @SamMayanj has called for renewed commitment to meaningful access to justice, constitutionalism and the rule of law as Uganda commemorated the 9th
Every hand raised told a story. Every question reflected a concern. Every answer brought greater understanding.
The property inheritance ; Dangers of not leaving a will Sensitisation Rally held last week at the Mayor’s Gardens in Lira City, by @MoJCAUG’s Lira Regional Office,
Strengthening Regional Service Delivery
@MoJCAUG Under Secretary, @MorisMuhindo visited the Ministry’s Gulu Regional Office, in abid of strengthening engagement between headquarters and regional offices.
He engaged staff on performance, challenges and support needs, emphasising
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