Press Release

DCJ Launches IGG Online Declaration System

3rd, March 2021
The Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Justice Richard Buteera, on Monday March 1, 2021 presided over the launch of the Inspectorate of Government Online Declaration System (IG-ODS) marking the beginning of the Declaration Period. Read More »

Four New Courts Embrace SCP

26th, February 2021
At the close of business on Friday, February 26, 2021 there were a total of 118 Courts that were utilizing the Small Claims Procedure (SCP), fast access to justice initiative that targets low-income earners.  Read More »

Court of Appeal to Handle 48 Civil Matters in Three Weeks

24th, February 2021
The Court of Appeal off a three-week long session of day to day hearings where 41 Civil Appeals and seven applications are going to be handled. Read More »

High Court Session in Kalangala

23rd, February 2021
The Masaka Resident Judge, Hon. Lady Justice Victoria Nakintu Nkwanga Katamba, this week opened a High Court Criminal Session at Kalangala Chief Magistrate's Court where 40 cases are going to be handled. Read More »

SCP Rolled Out to Five New Courts

22nd, February 2021
At least five new courts, Yumbe, Amuru, Nwoya, Kaabong, and Patongo have joined the list of courts using Small Claims Procedure (SCP) bringing the number to 114 courts. Read More »

Masindi Plea Bargaining Prison Camp Kicks Off

22nd, February 2021
By 9:00am on Monday 23 February 2021, two Plea Bargaining Court sessions were ready to proceed as part of a three-day hands-on training currently going-on at Masindi Main Prison. Read More »

Researchers at ICD Get Training in International Law

22nd, February 2021
Research Assistants at the International Crimes Division (ICD) were on Monday 22 February, 2021 awarded certificates of completion after completing a two-month online course in International Law from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Coursera.Read More »

Commercial Court Bids Farewell to Justice Adonyo, Justice Wamala in Style

19th, February 2021
The Judicial Officers at the Commercial Division of the High Court turned up fully robed on Friday 19 February, 2021 as they saw off Justices: Hon. Justice Dr Henry Peter Adonyo (formerly the head of the Division) and Hon. Justice Boniface Wamala. Read More »