Constitutional Guarantees
of the right to education
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Date of adoption/date of entry into force - 27 September 1995
Relevant Provisions
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National objectives and directive principles of state policy
Social and economic objectives
XVIII - Educational objectives
(1) The State shall promote free and compulsory basic education.
(2) The State shall take appropriate measures to afford every citizen equal opportunity to attain the highest educational standard possible.
(3) Individuals, religious bodies and other non-governmental organizations shall be free to found and operate educational institutions if they comply with the general educational policy of the country and maintain national standards.
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Chapter 2 - The Republic
Art.6 - Official language
(1) The official language of Uganda is English.
(2) Subject to clause (1) of this article, any other language may be used as a medium of instruction in schools or other educational institutions (…).
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Chapter 4 - Protection and promotion of fundamental and other human rights and freedoms
Art.29 - Protection of freedom of conscience, expression, movement, religion, assembly and association
(1) Every person shall have the right to:
(b) Freedom of thought, conscience and belief which shall include academic freedom in institutions of learning.
Art.30 - Right to education
All persons have a right to education.
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Art.34 - Rights of children
(2) A child is entitled to basic education which shall be the responsibility of the State and the parents of the child.
(3) No child shall be deprived by any person of medical treatment, education or any other social or economic benefit by reason of religious or other beliefs.
(4) Children are entitled to be protected from social or economic exploitation and shall not be employed in or required to perform work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with their education (…).
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