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Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act

Act 5 of 2010 Current version · as at 09 April 2010

An Act to provide for the prohibition of female genital mutilation, the offences, prosecution and punishment of offenders and the protection of victims as well as girls and women under threat of female genital mutilation and to provide for other related matters.

Enacted2010
Commenced9th April, 2010
Last amended—
Point-in-time consolidation · as at 09 April 2010. This page may not reflect amendments made after that date. Confirm the current position against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.

About this Act

An Act to provide for the prohibition of female genital mutilation, the offences, prosecution and punishment of offenders and the protection of victims as well as girls and women under threat of female genital mutilation and to provide for other related matters.

Jurisdiction
Uganda
Type
Principal Legislation
Status
In force
Language
English

Full text of the Act

5 parts · 17 sections

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Uganda

Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation Act

Commenced on 9th April, 2010

[This is the version of this document at 09 April 2010.]

An Act to provide for the prohibition of female genital mutilation, the offences, prosecution and punishment of offenders and the protection of victims as well as girls and women under threat of female genital mutilation and to provide for other related matters.

Part I

1. Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- "currency point" has the value assigned to it in the Schedule to this Act; "disability" means a substantial functional limitation of daily life activities caused by physical, mental or sensory impairment and environment barriers resulting in limited participation; "female genital mutilation" refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-therapeutic reasons;

Prohibition of Female Genital Act 5 Mutilation Act 2010 "health worker" means a person qualified in the promotion of health, the prevention of disease and the care of the sick and who is registered and enrolled under the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, the Nurses and Midwives Act and the Allied Health Professionals Act; "Minister" means the Minister responsible for social development; "person in authority" means a person having power and control over other people because of his or her knowledge and official position; and includes a person who exercises religious, political, economic or social authority.

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What this section does
Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation”.

“In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- "currency point" has the value assigned to it in the Schedule to this Act; "disability" means a substantial functional limitation of daily life activities caused by physical, mental or sensory impairment and environment barriers resulting in limited participation; "female genital mutilation" refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-therapeutic reasons;”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

Use this definition when interpreting other provisions that employ the language addressed by “Interpretation”.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- "currency point" has the value assigned to it in the Schedule to this Act; "disability" means a substantial functional limitation of daily life activities caused by physical, mental or sensory impairment and environment barriers resulting in limited participation; "female genital mutilation" refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-therapeutic reasons;
  2. Prohibition of Female Genital Act 5 Mutilation Act 2010 "health worker" means a person qualified in the promotion of health, the prevention of disease and the care of the sick and who is registered and enrolled under the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, the Nurses and Midwives Act and the Allied Health Professionals Act; "Minister" means the Minister responsible for social development; "person in authority" means a person having power and control over other people because of his or her knowledge and official position; and includes a person who exercises religious, political, economic or social authority.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions
Allied Health Professionals Act Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Nurses and Midwives Act
Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Part II

2. Offence of female genital mutilation

A person who carries out female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding ten years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Offence of female genital mutilation”.

“A person who carries out female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding ten years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
3. Aggravated female genital mutilation
(1)

A person commits the offence of aggravated female genital mutilation where- (a) death occurs as a result of female genital mutilation; (b) the offender is a parent, guardian or person having authority or control over the victim; (c) the victim suffers disability; (d) the victim is infected with HIV as a result of the act of female genital mutilation; or (e) female genital mutilation is done by a health worker. (2) A person who commits the offence of aggravated female genital mutilation is liable on conviction to life imprisonment.

Prohibition of Female Genital Act 5 Mutilation Act 2010

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Aggravated female genital mutilation”.

“(1) A person commits the offence of aggravated female genital mutilation where- (a) death occurs as a result of female genital mutilation; (b) the offender is a parent, guardian or person having authority or control over the victim; (c) the victim suffers disability; (d) the victim is infected with HIV as a result of the act of female genital mutilation; or (e) female genital mutilation is done by a health worker. (2) A person who commits the offence of aggravated female genital mutilation is liable on conviction…”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) A person commits the offence of aggravated female genital mutilation where- (a) death occurs as a result of female genital mutilation; (b) the offender is a parent, guardian or person having authority or control over the victim; (c) the victim suffers disability; (d) the victim is infected with HIV as a result of the act of female genital mutilation; or (e) female genital mutilation is done by a health worker. (2) A person who commits the offence of aggravated female genital mutilation is liable on conviction to life imprisonment.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
4. Carrying out female genital mutilation on oneself

A person who carries out female genital mutilation on herself commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding ten years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Carrying out female genital mutilation on oneself”.

“A person who carries out female genital mutilation on herself commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding ten years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
5. Attempt to carry out female genital mutilation

A person who attempts to carry out female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Attempt to carry out female genital mutilation”.

“A person who attempts to carry out female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
6. Procuring, aiding, abetting, e.t.c. female genital

mutilation A person who procures, counsels, aids, abets, induces, coerces, threatens or under false pretence carries out female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Procuring, aiding, abetting, e.t.c. female genital”.

“mutilation A person who procures, counsels, aids, abets, induces, coerces, threatens or under false pretence carries out female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
7. Participation in events leading to female genital mutilation

A person who participates in any event leading to female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Participation in events leading to female genital mutilation”.

“A person who participates in any event leading to female genital mutilation commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
8. Parents, guardians, husband or a person having authority or

control. Where the offender in sections 5 , 6 or 7 is a parent, guardian, husband or a person having authority or control over the victim, the offender is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding eight years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Parents, guardians, husband or a person having authority or”.

“control. Where the offender in sections 5, 6 or 7 is a parent, guardian, husband or a person having authority or control over the victim, the offender is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding eight years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. control. Where the offender in sections 5, 6 or 7 is a parent, guardian, husband or a person having authority or control over the victim, the offender is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding eight years.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions
Section 5 · Attempt to carry out female genital mutilation Section 6 · Procuring, aiding, abetting, e.t.c. female genital Section 7 · Participation in events leading to female genital mutilation
Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
9. Consent of the victim to female genital mutilation

Consent of the victim to female genital mutilation shall not be a defence under this Act.

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What this section does
Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Consent of the victim to female genital mutilation”.

“Consent of the victim to female genital mutilation shall not be a defence under this Act.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. Consent of the victim to female genital mutilation shall not be a defence under this Act.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
10. Culture and religion not a defence

to female genital mutilation Any culture, custom, ritual, tradition, religion or any other nontherapeutic reason shall not be a defence under this Act.

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What this section does
Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Culture and religion not a defence”.

“to female genital mutilation Any culture, custom, ritual, tradition, religion or any other nontherapeutic reason shall not be a defence under this Act.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. to female genital mutilation Any culture, custom, ritual, tradition, religion or any other nontherapeutic reason shall not be a defence under this Act.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
11. Protection of females who have not

undergone female genital mutililation A person who discriminates against or stigmatizes a female who has not undergone female genital mutilation from engaging or participating in any economic, social, political or other activities in the community commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Protection of females who have not”.

“undergone female genital mutililation A person who discriminates against or stigmatizes a female who has not undergone female genital mutilation from engaging or participating in any economic, social, political or other activities in the community commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
12. Protection of persons whose wives, daughters

or relatives have not undergone female genital mutililation A person who discriminates against or stigmatizes another person whose wife, daughter or relative has not undergone female genital mutilation from engaging or participating in any economic, political, social or other activities in the community commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Protection of persons whose wives, daughters”.

“or relatives have not undergone female genital mutililation A person who discriminates against or stigmatizes another person whose wife, daughter or relative has not undergone female genital mutilation from engaging or participating in any economic, political, social or other activities in the community commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment not exceeding five years.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

0

This section states a single governing proposition and does not enumerate separate elements.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Part III

13. Compensation
(1)

Where a person is convicted of an offence under this Act, the court may, in addition to the punishment provided there, order such person to pay by way of compensation to the victim, such sum as in the opinion of the court is just, having regard to the injuries suffered by the victim, medical and other expenses.

(2)

The order referred to in subsection (1) shall be deemed to be a decree under the Civil Procedure Act, and shall be executed in the manner provided there under.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Compensation”.

“(1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this Act, the court may, in addition to the punishment provided there, order such person to pay by way of compensation to the victim, such sum as in the opinion of the court is just, having regard to the injuries suffered by the victim, medical and other expenses.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) Where a person is convicted of an offence under this Act, the court may, in addition to the punishment provided there, order such person to pay by way of compensation to the victim, such sum as in the opinion of the court is just, having regard to the injuries suffered by the victim, medical and other expenses.
  2. (2) The order referred to in subsection (1) shall be deemed to be a decree under the Civil Procedure Act, and shall be executed in the manner provided there under.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions
Civil Procedure Act
Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
14. Special powers of court
(1)

A magistrate's court may, if satisfied that a girl or woman is likely to undergo female genital mutilation, upon application by any person, issue a protection order.

Prohibition of Female Genital Act 5 Mutilation Act 2010 (2) Where the protection order is issued in respect of a child, the Family and Children Court may issue appropriate orders for the child as it deems necessary.

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Special powers of court”.

“(1) A magistrate's court may, if satisfied that a girl or woman is likely to undergo female genital mutilation, upon application by any person, issue a protection order.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) A magistrate's court may, if satisfied that a girl or woman is likely to undergo female genital mutilation, upon application by any person, issue a protection order.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history
15. Extra-territorial jurisdiction

This Act shall apply to offences under this Act committed outside Uganda where the girl or woman upon whom the offence is committed is ordinarily resident in Uganda.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Extra-territorial jurisdiction”.

“This Act shall apply to offences under this Act committed outside Uganda where the girl or woman upon whom the offence is committed is ordinarily resident in Uganda.”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. This Act shall apply to offences under this Act committed outside Uganda where the girl or woman upon whom the offence is committed is ordinarily resident in Uganda.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Part IV

16. Duty to report female genital mutilation
(1)

A person, who knows that a person has committed or intends to commit an offence under this Act, shall report the matter to Police or other authority for appropriate action. (2) A person who knowing that a person has committed or intends to commit an offence under this Act, does not report to the Police or other person in authority within twenty four hours of having such knowledge, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding twelve currency points or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both. (3) A person who threatens, harms or in any way inhibits a person who is reporting or about to report an offence under this Act commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of twelve currency points or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.

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What this section does
Offence or consequence

This section creates or governs statutory liability concerning “Duty to report female genital mutilation”.

“(1) A person, who knows that a person has committed or intends to commit an offence under this Act, shall report the matter to Police or other authority for appropriate action. (2) A person who knowing that a person has committed or intends to commit an offence under this Act, does not report to the Police or other person in authority within twenty four hours of having such knowledge, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding twelve currency points or imprisonment not exceeding six…”
Primary legislation Source quotation matched
Practical effect

A party alleging or defending liability should test the facts and prescribed consequence against each operative requirement.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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  1. (1) A person, who knows that a person has committed or intends to commit an offence under this Act, shall report the matter to Police or other authority for appropriate action. (2) A person who knowing that a person has committed or intends to commit an offence under this Act, does not report to the Police or other person in authority within twenty four hours of having such knowledge, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding twelve currency points or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both. (3) A person who threatens, harms or in any way inhibits a person who is reporting or about to report an offence under this Act commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of twelve currency points or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Part V

17. Regulations
(1)

The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the effective implementation of this Act

(2)

Regulations made under this section shall be laid before Parliament for information.

Prohibition of Female Genital Act 5 Mutilation Act 2010 SCHEDULE

CURRENCY POINT

A currency point is equal to twenty thousand Uganda Shillings.

Prohibition of Female Genital Act 5 Mutilation Act 2010 Cross References

Allied Health Professionals Act, Cap. 268 Civil Procedure Act, Cap. 71

Nurses and Midwives Act, Cap. 274 Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, Cap. 272

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What this section does
Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Regulations”.

“(1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the effective implementation of this Act”
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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

Deterministic editorial synthesis — not a substitute for the statutory text Editorial synthesis approved
Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

2
  1. (1) The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the effective implementation of this Act
  2. (2) Regulations made under this section shall be laid before Parliament for information.
Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions
Allied Health Professionals Act Civil Procedure Act Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Nurses and Midwives Act
Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Authority status: legislation is primary authority; judgment weight follows the displayed court level and the ratio caveat. Check version history

Original Laws of Uganda consolidation (as at 09 April 2010) — public-domain legislation, consolidated by ULII / Laws.Africa (CC BY 4.0). This is a point-in-time text and may not reflect later amendments; confirm against the latest Uganda Gazette before relying on it.