Deputy Chief Justice Flags Off Court of Appeal Session, 30 Cases to Be Handled in Two Weeks.

Kabale -UG. The Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Dr. Flavian Zeija, on Monday officially opened a two-week Court of Appeal session in which 30 cases are expected to be heard and concluded.

While addressing participants at the opening ceremony at Kabale High Court Circuit , Dr. Zeija revealed that the first week of the session will focus on criminal appeals, while the second week will be dedicated to civil matters.

According to the scheduling, the criminal appeals to be handled include 12 cases of murder, 10 cases of aggravated defilement, 4 cases of aggravated robbery, one case of rape, one manslaughter case and two cases of kidnap with intent to murder.

Dr. Zeija commended both the prosecution and defense teams for filing their submissions in time, noting that their cooperation has enabled the Court of Appeal to run this session smoothly and efficiently.

He particularly applauded the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for what he described as “significant improvement in the quality of submissions and dedication to the judicial process.”

The Deputy Chief Justice also highlighted the Judiciary’s continued efforts to embrace technology, stating that the institution is intensifying the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to address challenges such as missing or misplaced court records. He noted that digital systems are being strengthened to enhance efficiency, transparency and access to justice.

The ongoing Court of Appeal session is part of broader efforts by the Judiciary to reduce case backlog and ensure timely delivery of justice across the country.

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