AFRO-EQUITY DISPUTE RESOLUTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR THE CURRENT ADVERSARIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRONE TO BACKLOG ACCUMULATION AMONG OTHER ODDS
Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo: Alternative Dispute Resolution is the Future of Justice in Uganda File Photo/Courtesy: Chief Justice Hon. Alfonse Chigamoy Owing-Dollo watchdoguganda.com, May 29, 2024, 4:30PM | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has emphasized the crucial role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the future of Uganda’s justice system. Due to the inefficiencies of the traditional court system, Dollo advocates for a broader adoption of ADR mechanisms to address the growing demands on judicial resources. Speaking during the commissioning of the Court Accredited Mediators on Tuesday, CJ alluded that the traditional courtroom, once the primary stage for legal battles, now sees only a fraction of disputes. ADR, which includes mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, has become the cornerstone of conflict resolution He emphasized the growing importance of ADR as revealed by The Hill Report of 2024. The report indicates that only 10 per cent of legal actions escalate