Uganda: Court of Appeal Takes Civil Hearings to Mbale As 14,127 Cases Remain Pending
The Court of Appeal has opened a two-day civil appeals session in Mbale, bringing appellate justice closer to litigants in eastern Uganda who would otherwise have to travel to Kampala to pursue their cases.
Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn For many litigants in eastern Uganda, accessing the Court of Appeal has meant travelling long distances to Kampala, adding to the financial burden and inconvenience of pursuing justice.
The two-day session in Mbale is intended to improve access to appellate justice for litigants in eastern Uganda while highlighting the need for adequate funding, staffing and coordination across the justice system.
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