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40th Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Uganda

The UK delivered this statement during Uganda's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council.

• From: UK Mission to the WTO, UN and Other International Organisations (Geneva)
• Published: 27 January 2022

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Universal Periodic Review takes place in Geneva.

The United Kingdom notes steps taken by Uganda on human rights, including the adoption of its National Action Plan.

The UK is concerned about limitations on Ugandans’ right to freedoms of expression, assembly and association. The Government of Uganda must ensure the vibrant civic dialogue necessary for democracy. We encourage more transparency over the handling of human rights transgressions, publicly holding those responsible to account, and deterring others.

We recommend Uganda:

1. Conduct a full and transparent independent investigation into the Kampala killings of 18/19 November 2020, bringing those responsible to account.

2. Working with civil society, reform the working practices of the NGO Bureau to guarantee an open, accountable and vibrant civic space, publishing the details of these reforms.

3. Ratify the Revised ILO Migration for Employment Convention of 1949.

Thank you.

Published 27 January 2022