The Critical Analysis Of The Doctrine Of Separation Of Powers And Checks And Balances In Uganda

ABSTRACT Separation of powers is the doctrine and practice of dividing powers of Government among different branches to guard against abuse of authority. Among the objectives that resulted into the-Tfromulgation of the 1995 constitution were the need to recognize and demarcate division of responsibility among the state organs of Executive, the Legislature and the judicially and create viable checks and balances between them. Therefore, the research exan1ines the provisions regarding separation of powers and checks and balances and their relevance to the performance or functioning of the organs…