Judiciary Announces Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week: Enhancing Efficiency in Justice
The Judiciary has announced an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week.
The event from August 5th to 9th, aims to resolve pending cases through mediation and negotiation, promoting a more efficient and people-centered justice system.
While addressing the media at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala the Court of Appeal Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire accompanied by Acting Chief Registrar Rosemary Bareebe, highlighted the importance of the Week in resolving pending cases through mediation and negotiation.
Justice Kiryabwire noted that the Judiciary has been working to address concerns over the handling of cases, including low disposal rates and delays, and that they want to see justice served efficiently and effectively.
The ADR Week will involve the Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court, High Court circuits, and Chief Magistrates Courts. Justice Kiryabwire stated that the Judiciary has trained a team of 75 accredited professional mediators to assist in the settlement process.
He said the ADR Week aims to provide a platform for parties to resolve disputes through mediation and negotiation, reducing the need for lengthy and costly litigation.
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