The republic of uganda in the supreme court of uganda at kampala

220. The function of the National Security Council are:

(a) to inform and advise the President on matters relating to National security; and

(b) any other function prescribed by Parliament.”

The National Security Council Act, 2000, came into force on 21-06-2000. The Act also provides for the functions of NSC. The list is longer. It says:

‘4(1). The functions of the national Security Council shall be:-

(a) to inform and advise the President on matters relating to National security;

(b) to co-ordinate and advise on policy and matters relating to intelligence and security;

(C) to review National security needs and goals;

(d) to brief the Cabinet regularly on matters relating to National security;

(e) to receive and act on reports from the Joint Intelligence Committee;