Tuesday , December 10 2024
Home / Tag Archives: Owiny – Dollo

Tag Archives: Owiny – Dollo

Chief Justice gives judges new tips on writing judgements

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has urged judicial officers to prioritize quality judgement writing and to  take training sessions seriously even if the topics seem familiar to them. Owiny Dollo was opening a two-day workshop on judgment writing for High Court Judges in Kampala. The training …

Read More »

Human rights lawyers launch scathing attacks on Judiciary, Chief Justice

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading constitutional and human rights lawyers have launched scathing attacks on the Judiciary and the Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny–Dollo, as they demand the rule of law and constitutionalism. Dr. Busingye Kabumba, Dr. Adrian Juuko, and George Musisi say the Judiciary, and particularly the Chief …

Read More »

New Supreme and Court of Appeal buildings commissioned

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned two Appellate Court twin buildings to host the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal which have been in rented premises since Independence. The buildings located in the middle of Kampala at Plot 2 were commissioned on Thursday. …

Read More »

Inadequate remand homes delaying justice for juvenile offenders

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The absence of remand homes in most districts in the country has led to delays in the disposal of Juvenile cases, according to the Judiciary Annual Performance Report for the financial year 2022/2023. The report, a requirement under the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 requires …

Read More »

Chief Justice warns new Chief Magistrates on bail terms

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has warned the newly appointed Chief Magistrates regarding the imposition of unreasonable conditions on bail applications. Speaking through Justice Mike Chibita, who represented him during the inauguration of new chief magistrates at Collin Hotel-Mukono, the Chief Justice expressed his …

Read More »

Community engagement emphasized in Kitgum Open Court Day

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judicial officers in Uganda have been urged to increase their engagement with the community to bridge the gap between the legal system and citizens, and to simplify court processes. This call was made during the open court day held at the Kitgum Magistrate’s premises, …

Read More »