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Is Uganda’s Shs10m Fine the WORST Thing for Cohabiting Couples?
The Law Development Centre (LDC) of Uganda submitted concerns regarding the proposed Marriage Bill, 2024, to a joint parliamentary committee.
The Law Development Centre (LDC) of Uganda submitted concerns regarding the proposed Marriage Bill, 2024, to a joint parliamentary committee. Key objections included the criminalization of cohabitation, potentially allowing the conversion of monogamous marriages to polygamous ones, and unequal debt liability for spouses. Conversely, the LDC supported provisions for marriages conducted abroad, prenuptial agreements, and decentralized registration. Further concerns focused on restrictions on DNA testing and gender-based surname limitations after divorce. The LDC advocates for a balance between progressive reforms and practical, inclusive legislation reflecting Uganda’s social context.