Uganda Police Authority
UPA
Summary
The Uganda Police Authority is established under Section 8 of the Police Act (Ch. 303) as amended by the Police (Amendment) Act 2006. It advises the President on senior appointments, recommends promotions to the Public Service Commission, and holds binding dismissal authority over assistant commissioner-level and above officers. Its composition is dominated by senior police officers and ministry officials; no civilian majority or cap is mandated. It does not conduct independent use-of-force investigations. The Permanent Secretary of Internal Affairs serves as secretary.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Police Act
- Citation
- Chapter 303, Section 8 (as amended by Police (Amendment) Act 2006, Act 16/2006)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Policy, personnel management, and senior-officer discipline for the Uganda Police Force; hears appeals from Police Council; can dismiss officers of assistant commissioner rank and above.