Section 4: Territorial jurisdiction of Uganda courts in relation to offences under

this Act (1) The courts of Uganda shall have jurisdiction to try any offence prescribed by this Act, wherever committed, if the offence is committed- (a) in Uganda; or (b) outside Uganda- (i) on board a vessel flying the Uganda flag or an aircraft which is registered under the laws of Uganda at the time the offence is committed; (ii) on board an aircraft, which is operated by the Government of Uganda, or by a body in which the government of Uganda holds a controlling interest, or which is owned by a company incorporated in Uganda; or (iii) by a citizen of Uganda or by a person ordinarily resident in Uganda; (iv) against a citizen of Uganda; (v) against a State or government facility of Uganda including an embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of Uganda; (vi) by a stateless person who has his or her habitual residence in Uganda; (vii) in an attempt to compel Uganda or the Government of Uganda to do or abstain from doing any act; (viii) by any person who has for the time being present in Uganda; (ix) on the property of any person. (2) Offences committed outside Uganda to which this section applies, shall be dealt with as if committed in Uganda.