The Judiciary has organised an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week in a bid to reduce the growing case backlog in Courts.
While addressing the media at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala the Court of Appeal Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire accompanied by Registrar Rose Bareebe, said that this initiative aims at resolving pending cases through mediation and negotiation, in promoting a more efficient and people-centered justice system.
Judge Kiryabwire noted that the Alternative Dispute Resolution week will run from 5th to 9th, August 2024 before the Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court, High Court circuits, and Chief Magistrates Courts.
He emphasized that the ADR is voluntary, and parties can express interest in participating.
He however revealed that there are some cases that have been selected to be handled during the ADR Week.
The Acting Chief Registrar Rose Bareebe outlined the roadmap for the ADR Week, including case identification, allocation to mediators, and evaluation. She encouraged advocates to sign up their matters, and also invited courts outside Kampala to participate.
Judiciary has trained a team of 75 professional mediators who are ready to handle the settlement process.
Report by: Betty Zziwa
