Practice Tools

Access a carefully curated collection of downloadable rules, regulations, practice notes, guides and checklists designed to support efficient and compliant legal practice. 

Judicature (Electronic Filing, Service and Virtual Proceedings) Rules, 2025

These Rules apply to all courts, all parties and entities accessing or filing electronic court records, and all judicial officers and court personnel involved in handling or responding to electronic court record requests.

Electronic Transactions Act, Cap. 99

An Act to provide for the use, security, facilitation and regulation of electronic communications and transactions; to provide for the use of e-Government services and all other related incidental and consquential matters.

Electronic Signatures Act, 2011

An Act to make comprehensive provision for and to regulate the use, recognition, validity, and legal effect of electronic signatures in both public and private transactions, and to provide for all other related, incidental, and consequential matters

Data Protection and Privacy Act, Cap. 97

An Act to protect the privacy of the individual and of personal data by regulating the collection and processing of personal information; to provide for the rights of the persons whose data is collected and the obligations of data collectors, data processors and data controllers.

Computer Misuse Act, Cap. 96 (Revised)

An Act to make provision for the safety and security of electronic transactions and information systems; to prevent unlawful access, abuse or misuse of information systems including computers and to make provision for securing the conduct of electronic transactions.

Regulation of Interception of Communications Act, Cap. 101

An Act to provide for the lawful interception and monitoring of certain communications in the course of their transmission through a telecommunication, postal or any other related service or system in Uganda.

Uganda Communications Act, Cap.103

Principal law governing telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal services in Uganda. It establishes the regulatory framework for the sector and creates the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) as the national regulator.

Access to Information Act, Cap.95

Principal law giving effect to the constitutional right of access to information held by the State and its agencies. It operationalises Article 41 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda.

Access to Information Regulations, 2011

They operationalise the Access to Information Act, 2005 by setting out the practical procedures, duties, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms for accessing information held by public bodies.

Electoral Commission (Adoption and Manner of Use of Biometric Voter Verification System) Regulations

These Regulations apply to presidential, parliamentary and local council elections.

Electronic Signatures Regulations, 2013

Regulations to regulate the use, recognition, validity, and legal effect of electronic signatures in both public and private transactions

The Electronic Transactions Regulations, 2013

Regulations to provide for the use, security, facilitation and regulation of electronic communications and transactions.

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations, 2021

Regulations to protect the privacy of the individual and of personal data by regulating the collection and processing of personal information; to provide for the rights of the persons whose data is collected and the obligations of data collectors, data processors and data controllers.

Regulation of Interception of Communications Regulations, 2023

Regulations to provide for the lawful interception and monitoring of certain communications in the course of their transmission through a telecommunication, postal or any other related service or system in Uganda.

Uganda Communications (Interconnection and Access) Regulations, 2019

Create a framework for fair, non-discriminatory, and competitive access to telecom infrastructure, ensuring interoperability, promoting consumer welfare and preventing abuse of significant market power.

National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (Authentication of Information Technology Training) Regulations, 2016

Established by NITA-U as the central body, in collaboration with the Education Ministry, to authenticate IT training programs, ensuring they meet national standards for quality and relevance, especially for government IT needs.

National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (Certification of Providers of Information Technology Products and Services) Regulations, 2016

These regulations mandate that all entities supplying IT products or services in Uganda (like software, hardware, IT installations, programming, etc.) must obtain certification from NITA-U.

National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (E-Government) Regulations, 2015

These regulations mandate the establishment of a government web portal, promote shared e-services, set standards for public body websites (vision, mission, contact info), and require the use of national ICT infrastructure.

The NITA-U ( National Data Bank) Regulations 2019

Establish rules for the National Data Bank, focusing on data security, breach notification (within 24 hours), and data controller responsibilities, complementing the broader Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019

European Union Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

The world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, establishing a risk-based approach to regulate AI systems for safety, transparency, and fundamental rights

National Information Technology Authority, Uganda (E-Government) Regulations, 2015

These regulations mandate the establishment of a government web portal, promote shared e-services, set standards for public body websites (vision, mission, contact info), and require the use of national ICT infrastructure.

Judicature (Visual - Audio Link) Rules, 2016 (Revoked)

These Rules (Revoked) applied to all courts of judicature in civil and criminal matters and aim to enable virtual participation and evidence-taking, thereby promoting speedy, cost-effective trials and enhanced witness protection.

The Constitution (Integration of ICT into the Adjudication Process for Courts of Judicature) (Practice Directions), 2019 (Revoked)

Allowed (Revoked) electronic filing, service, payments, virtual hearings (video/audio links), e-archiving, and digital evidence in Ugandan Courts

From Court Assessors to AI-Powered Smart Courts

An article by Paul Mukiibi and Isaac Ssemakadde, S.C. examining the growing importance of artificial intelligence in Uganda’s criminal justice system, tracing the evolution from traditional court assessors to the emergence of AI-powered smart courts and their impact on judicial processes.

International Publications

Access a collection of international materials on legal tech and legal practice.

The state of implementation of the OECD AI Principles four years on

This report takes stock of the initiatives launched by countries worldwide to implement the OECD AI Principles and reported to the OECD.AI Policy Observatory as of May 2023.

What are the OECD Principles on AI?

The publication examines the scope and operation of the OECD Principles on AI and assesses the extent to which they can—and should—encourage the development and deployment of this powerful new technology, while effectively identifying and addressing the risks it may pose.

The 2024 update to the OECD AI Principles

Outlines the key changes introduced to reflect recent advances in AI and examines their impact on national implementation, particularly in strengthening risk-based governance, accountability, and the alignment of domestic legal and policy frameworks.

The Recommendation of the Council on Artificial Intelligence

Sets out a comprehensive framework to guide governments and stakeholders in the responsible design, development, deployment, and use of AI systems. It promotes human-centred and trustworthy use of AI.

Monitoring Adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Related Vulnerabilities in the Financial Sector

This report identifies a range of indicators to support monitoring of AI adoption and related vulnerabilities in the financial system, including direct indicators and proxy indicators.

UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Provides concrete pathways, including innovative tools, methodologies, and initiatives to ensure maximizing the positive impact of AI, while addressing the associated risks. The Recommendation is addressed to Member States.

African Union Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy, 2024

This strategy puts forward an Africa-centric, development-oriented and inclusive approach around five focus areas notably: harnessing AI's benefits, building AI capabilities, minimising risks, stimulating investment and fostering cooperation.

Legal Trends Report, 2025

Gives the latest trends in legal practice in respect to technology and AI. The 2025 report includes an analysis of what sets the highest-performing law firms apart from their lower-performing peers.

IBA Report on Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession

Addresses the impact AI has on the legal profession, the new ethical issues that arise, and the role of lawyers and legal associations in developing rules for AI governance.

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Mediation Services

The ALP Conflict Resolution Hub Mediation Service provides the most advanced global rules intended to assist parties and mediators to take maximum advantage of the flexible procedures available in mediation for the resolution of disputes quickly and economically.
The Mediation Service guides parties that opt for Dispute Management Clauses in their project contracts wherein the parties to the contract can jointly appoint a mediator to work together, in a more collaborative and mutually beneficial environment and oversee that their contracts proceed smoothly.

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The ALP Conflict Resolution Hub Arbitration Service is based on the most efficient Arbitration Rules which help the parties and arbitrator to use the best available global practice for the resolution of domestic and international disputes quickly and economically by way of administered arbitration on global standards.
Additionally, the Arbitration Service provides for the appointment of emergency arbitrators, which allows the parties in need of emergency interim reliefs to make such applications even before the constitution of the regular arbitral tribunal.

Conciliation Services

The ALP Conflict Resolution Hub Conciliation Service provides an impartial, fast and effective conciliation operating to a uniformly high standard in both the public and private sector.
Participation in the Conciliation Service processes is voluntary, and so are the outcomes.Solutions are reached only by consensus whether by negotiation and agreements facilitated between the parties themselves or by the parties agreeing to settlement terms proposed by the Hub Conciliation Officer who treats as confidential all information received during the course of conciliation and the service is informal and non-legalistic in practice.

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The ALP Conflict Resolution Hub Ombudsman Service is a confidential, impartial and informal service that facilitates the resolution of disputes. A Hub Ombudsman helps parties analyze problems and assists in identifying options and can, only if requested, become involved in trying to resolve issues.
What’s more, the Hub Ombudsman Service alert managements to systemic trends and issues and makes recommendations for necessary changes in their fields.