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Transitional Justice Film Now Available Online.

Written by Marion Mpanga
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
The Sector has developed a draft national policy on transitional justice which is an affirmation of Government of Uganda’s (GoU) commitment to national reconciliation, peace and justice. It reflects the core objectives of the Government of Uganda of ending impunity and promoting justice and reconciliation as a necessary precursor to sustainable development. As part of its transitional justice initiatives, the Justice, Law and Order Sector has produced a documentary film that highlights community feedback and views on the transitional justice process in Uganda exploring themes such as amnesty, reparations, prosecutions/investigations, traditional justice mechanisms etc. This film premiered on May 21 2013 during the consensus building workshop to discuss the draft national transitional justice policy held at Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala UG. WATCH THIS VIDEO NOW You can also watch the film by visiting this link on the official JLOS YouTube Page Source: JLOS Website
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 May 2013 )

The Hon. Principle Judge Urges Hon. Judges to Adhere to the Judiciary Values.

Written by Marion Mpanga
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Hon. Justice Yorokamu Bamwine while presiding over the launch of a report dubbed *“All I want is fair Trial! The right to fair trial-Next steps in Uganda”* by the Foundation for the Human Rights Initiative (FHRI) in Fort Portal observed that the right to fair trial will never be enjoyed in Uganda unless the Judiciary sticks to its core values. He said the Judiciary needed to stick to the core values of independence and impartiality, transparency, equality and respect, professionalism and integrity, fair trial will not be achieved. He further challenged fellow judges and police to work closely with the citizens in promoting the organizational culture of innovation, improvement and lead the process of transformation among Justice, Law and Order Sector.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 May 2013 )

Re- Deployment of High Court Judges

Written by Marion Mpanga

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

The Hon. The Principal Judge Hon. Justice Yorokamu Bamwine, has made changes to various divisions of the High Court, that have led to transfer of 33 High Court Judges, with an aim of improving delivery of justice in the country. The re-deployment of the Judges takes effect from 15 July 2013. The Hon. Principal Judge noted that a comprehensive and definite deployment of newly appointed Hon. Judges by His Excellence President Museveni will soon be effected to ensure effective and efficient delivery of justice.

Below is the full list of transferred judges:

S/NO	NAME	OLD STATION	NEW STATION
1.	Hon. Justice E .S Lugayizi	Family Division	Family (Head)
2.	Hon. Justice V.F Musoke Kibuuka	Masaka Division	Masaka (Masaka in-charge)
3.	Hon. Justice Moses Mukiibi	Family Division	International Crimes Head/Criminal Division
4.	Hon. Justice Dan Akiiki Kiiza	International Crimes Division	Fort portal High Court
5.	Hon. Justice A. F. Rugadya	Criminal Division	Criminal Division (Deputy Head)
6.	Hon. Justice Paul Mugamba	Anti Corruption Division	Anti Corruption Division (Head)
7.	Hon. Justice David .K. Wangutusi	Anti Corruption Division	Commercial Division (Head)
8.	Hon. Justice Lameck. N .Mukasa	Criminal Division	Criminal Division (Head)
9.	Hon. Justice Vincent Zehurikize	Civil Division	Civil Division (Head)
10.	Hon. Justice Stephen Musota	Mbale High Court	Civil Division (Deputy Head
11.	Hon. Justice E. Muhanguzi	International Crimes Division	International Crimes Division (Deputy Head)
12.	Hon. Justice Lady Margaret Oumo-Oguli	Masaka High Court	Masaka High Court (2nd in-charge)
13.	Hon. Justice Ralph Ochana	Masindi High Court	Executions and Bailiffs Division (Head)
14.	Hon. Justice Lawrence Gidudu	Judicial Studies Institute	Anti Corruption Division (Deputy Head)
15.	Hon. Justice Joseph Murangira	Land Division	Criminal Division
16.	Hon. Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama	Lira High Court	Masindi High Court
17.	Hon. Justice Lady Elizabeth Musoke	Civil Division	Civil Division
18.	Hon. Justice Anup Singh Choudry	Principal Judge’s chambers	Principal Judge’s chambers
19.	Hon. Justice Alphonse Owinyi-Dollo	International Crimes Division	ICD/Land Division
20.	Hon. Justice Benjamin Kabiito	Civil Division	Civil Division
21.	Hon. Justice Wilson Kwesiga	Kabale High Court	Land Division (Head)
22.	Hon. Justice Lady Elizabeth Nahamya	International Crimes Division	ICD Division (Head)
23.	Hon. Justice Wilson Masalu-Musene	Commercial Division	Nakawa High Court
24.	Hon. Justice Billy Kainamura	Family Division	Commercial Division (Deputy Head)
25.	Hon. Justice Hellen Obura	Commercial Division	Commercial Division
26.	Hon. Justice Andrew Bashaija	Mbarara High Court	Land Division
27.	Hon. Justice Mike Chibita	Fort Portal High Court	Land Division
28.	Hon. Justice Percy Tuhaise	Land Division	Family Division (Deputy Head)
29.	Hon. Justice Yasin Nyanzi	Arua High Court	Civil Division
30.	Hon. Justice Lady Monica Mugenyi	Criminal Division	Land Division
31.	Hon. Justice Madrama Izama Christopher	Commercial Division	Commercial Division
32.	Hon. Justice Lady Catherine Bamugemereire	Anti Corruption Division	Family Division
33.	Hon. Justice Lady Flavia S. Anglin	Jinja High Court	Commercial Division

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 22 May 2013 )

Court Grants Application By Four NRM Legislators as Repondents to a Constitutional Appeal.

Written by Marion Mpanga
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
The Constitutional Court ruled on 16th May 2013, that the four legislators be joined as parties in the petition which MP Hon. Saleh Kamba filed through the Attorney General, challenging Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga’s decision to maintain them in Parliament. The Hon. Justices, Hon. Justice Steven Kavuma, Hon. Justice Remmy Kasule and Hon. Justice Augustine Nshimye ruled that the Hon. MPs Mohammed Nsereko, Barnabus Tinkasiimire, Theodore Ssekikuubo and Wilfred Niwagaba are included as parties to the petition. They further ruled the MPs should also be served with all the required documents within a period of three days. The legislators were also ordered to submit their defense within three days after being served. The MPs were represented by their lawyers, retired Supreme Court Justice Hon. Justice George William Kanyeihamba, lawyers Caleb Alaka and Nicholas Opio. The Attorney General was represented by Richard Adulore while Sam Mayanja, Chris Bakizza, John Mary Mugisha and Severino Twinobusingye stood in for the petitioner.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 May 2013 )

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