The Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, has called for concerted efforts in advancing the Judiciary’s Alternative Justice Strategy (AJS), emphasizing collaboration, resource mobilization, and provision of adequate working tools.
Chaired by Justice Buteera, the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Adhoc Committee convened at the Court of Appeal to strategize on the implementation of the AJS.
Justice Buteera highlighted significant progress since the Committee’s inception, including the training of 43 mediators by Pepperdine University.
These mediators are slated for commissioning on May 28, 2024, and will serve in various courts, including appellate courts, select High Court Divisions, and Chief Magistrates Courts.
He unveiled for a workshop between the mediators and members of the ADR Adhoc Committee to exchange ideas on effective AJS implementation.
Additionally, Justice Buteera underscored the success of plea bargaining initiatives and announced an upcoming Plea Bargaining Conference to evaluate achievements and challenges.
Recognizing the demand for Family Justice, Justice Buteera proposed organizing a family justice summit to explore ADR’s role in this domain. The committee deliberated on proposals such as “case settlement weeks” and the suggestion for an Uganda Alternative Dispute Resolution Week by Senior Counsel Francis Gimara.
Integration of ADR activities into a comprehensive work plan and public engagement strategies through targeted publicity were also discussed.
Key attendees included Justice Geoffery Kiryabwire, Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, Solicitor General Francis Atoke, Chief Registrar HW Sarah Langa Siu, and other senior officials from the judiciary.
Online participants included Justice Gadenya Paul Wolimbwa and Mr. Francis Gimara. The meeting was facilitated by HW Dr. Mushabe Alex Karocho and HW Allan Gakyaro, among others.
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