The Executive Director of the Judicial Training Institute Andrew Khaukha, has disclosed that 99 per cent of civil cases in Uganda can be settle through mediation either in or out of court.
He described resolving disputes through mediation is an efficient strategy to reduce the backlog of cases, especially in land-related matters where delayed ruling can have serious consequences.
Khauka made the statement on Monday, while opening a five-day training workshop organized by the Judicial Training Institute for magistrates and judges from the Bugisu, Sebei, Teso, and Bukedi regions.
The training, which is taking place at the Wash and Wills Hotel in Mbale City Industrial City Division until Friday, aims to promote the use of mediation.
Meanwhile Farouq Lubega, the Senior Resident Judge at Mbale High Court, criticized judicial officers for spending more time in workshops and meetings than in court.
He expressed the need for judicial staff to dedicate full time to court work while embracing mediation as a tool to ease their case backlog.
SOURCE:URN
