Legal procedure guides, forms, and documents for self-represented litigants in Uganda.

Industrial Court The Industrial Court was established under the Labour Disputes Act 2006. Composition Chief Judge Hon. Justice Ruhinda Asaph Ntengye and Judge Hon. Lady Justice Linda Lillian Tumusiime Mugisha. Jurisdiction The Court handles labour[...]

Chief Magistrates Court Introduction A Chief Magistrates Court is presided over by a Chief Magistrate who possesses a law degree. This court tries all cases except those (for criminal cases) whose maximum penalty is death[...]

The High Court The High Court is headed by the Honorable Principal Judge who is responsible for the administration of the court and has supervisory powers over Magistrates courts. Location The High Court of Uganda[...]

The Court of Appeal hears appeals from the High Court and other subordinate courts. It reviews decisions from lower courts to ensure justice is properly served.

Constitutional Court / Court of Appeal The Court of Appeal is the second highest court in the land. While presiding over matters, it is duly constituted when it consists of an odd number of not[...]

Supreme Court of Uganda The Supreme Court stands out at the top of the judicial pyramid as a final court of Appeal in Uganda. With one exception, it only decides cases on appeal from lower[...]