Chapter Eight
The Judiciary.
1.
Exercise of judicial power. (Article 126)
(1)
Judicial power is derived from the people and shall be exercised by the courts
established under the Constitution in the name of the people and in agreement with law,
values and aspirations of the people.
(2)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
2.
When hearing cases, the courts must apply the following principles—
justice should be done to all irrespective of their social or economic status;
justice must not be delayed;
adequate compensation must be awarded to victims of wrongs;
reconciliation between parties must be promoted; and
justice shall be done without being strict on technicalities.
Participation of the people. (Article 127)
Parliament shall make law providing for the participation of the people in the
administration of justice.
3.
Independence of the judiciary. (Article 128)
(1)
The courts shall be independent and shall not be subject to the control or
direction of any person or authority.
(2)
A person exercising judicial power will not be legally responsible for any act
or omission in the exercise of that power.
4.
Courts of law. (Article 129)
The judicial power of Uganda is exercised by the courts of law which consist of—
(a)
the Supreme Court;
(b)
the Court of Appeal;
(c)
the High Court; and
(d)
such lower courts as Parliament may by law establish, including qadhis
(Islamic) courts for marriage, divorce, inheritance of property and guardianship,
as may be provided by Parliament.
5.
Supreme Court. (Article 130)
The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and not less than six justices, as Parliament
may by law provide.
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