Press Release

Principal Judge Closes Court Interpretation Training for Western Region Clerks

14th, October 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has closed an eight-hour training on effective court interpretation for court clerks from the Western Region, organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall.Read More »

Principal Judge Opens Two-Day Plea Bargaining Camp at Nakasongola Main Prison

14th, October 2026
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has called for plea bargaining to remain voluntary and guided by the pursuit of justice, cautioning inmates against pleading guilty to offences they did not commit simply because they are tired of being in prison.Read More »

Uganda Judiciary and Commonwealth Explore Areas of Cooperation in Justice Delivery

13th, October 2026
The Uganda Judiciary and the Commonwealth have explored opportunities to strengthen judicial cooperation in response to emerging challenges in justice delivery, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), climate change-related disputes and the growing need for specialised judicial capacity.Read More »

Judiciary Boosts Capacity in Planning, Budgeting and Reporting for FY 2027/28

13th, October 2026
The Registry of Planning, Research and Development, in collaboration with the Policy and Planning Department, has concluded a two-day training on Planning, Budgeting and Performance Reporting, equipping judicial officers and administrative staff with practical guidance and recommendations to inform the ongoing and subsequent budgeting cycles.Read More »

Justice Nakachwa: Reliable Forensic Evidence Is Key to Preventing Wrongful Convictions

13th, October 2026
The training, the fifth in the series, brought together participants from the Western Region Clusters One and Two, Central, Northern and Eastern regions. The sessions were moderated by HW Juliet Harty Hatanga, Deputy Registrar, JTI, assisted by HW Khadija Kahunde, Magistrate, JTI.Read More »

Court of Appeal to Hear 30 Criminal Appeals in Fort Portal

13th, October 2026
The Court of Appeal will next week hold a two-day Criminal Appeals Session in Fort Portal, with 30 cases scheduled for hearing as the Court continues to take appellate services closer to the people.Read More »

JTI Trains Western Region Judicial Officers on Forensic Evidence in Criminal Trials

12th, October 2026
The Judicial Training Institute (JTI) has commenced a two-day training for select Judicial Officers from the Western Region Cluster One to strengthen their capacity to assess and apply forensic evidence in criminal trials, amid growing reliance on scientific investigations in the administration of criminal justice.Read More »

DCJ Inspects Namutumba and Busembatia Magistrates’ Courts, Urges Improved Court Appearance and Working Environment

12th, October 2026
The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, has called on Magistrates to maintain the dignity of court facilities and improve the working environment despite existing infrastructure challenges.Read More »
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