The Judiciary of Uganda has introduced new court-annexed mediation rules aimed at cutting case backlog, improving efficiency, and making justice more accessible and affordable through structured Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms.
The Judiciary of Uganda has unveiled a new legal framework designed to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and improve access to justice across the country through mandatory court-annexed mediation processes.
In a statement dated April 13, 2026, the Judiciary announced the operationalisation of the Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026, issued by the Chief Justice Flavian Zeija under Statutory Instrument No. 14 of 2026 on March 27.
The new regulations replace the 2013 mediation framework and mark a significant shift in how civil disputes will be handled within Uganda’s justice system.
According to the Judiciary, the reforms are intended to promote amicable settlement of disputes, reduce the growing backlog of cases in courts, and enhance overall efficiency in justice delivery.
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