By KGR Reporter,
The Judiciary has launched a two-week initiative aimed at promoting alternative dispute resolution and improving access to justice through mediation.
Addressing the media in Kampala yesterday, Deputy Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija accompanied by Constitutional Court Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire and the Registrar in Charge of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Zulaika Nanteza announced the commencement of Settlement Fortnight.
The exercise is being conducted in nine courts across the country with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The initiative, seeks to fast-track the resolution of civil disputes without resorting to formal trials.Dr. Zeija speaking….
The Judiciary hopes to conclude at least 300 of these during the fortnight. The participating courts include the Court of Appeal, Commercial Division, Family Division, Mukono High Court, the Chief Magistrates Courts of Mengo, Makindye, Nabweru, and Fort Portal High Court.End.