Uganda Governance Monitor
Uganda Governance Monitor
According to The Independent, Parliament passed the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, updating the 2006 Act with tougher penalties for piracy, digital protections and royalty provisions. Parliament kept Clause 9, which requires broadcasters and businesses to pay creators when they use their work. Justice Minister Norbert Mao said the Bill was needed to stop the exploitation of creatives.
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