Judiciary commits to reducing backlog of cases

There are at least 37,837 incomplete cases in the courts as of 31st December 2016 that have been in the system for at least 2 years.

Central region has the highest case backlog while Northern and Eastern Region have the least. This is according to the just released report by a 12-man case backlog reduction committee chaired by Justice Richard Buteera.

Incompetence and Corruption are some of the reasons cited for this backlog.

Chief Justice Bart Katureebe says the judiciary is commitment to cut the backlog