Uganda’s New Court-Annexed Mediation Rules 2026 | Judiciary Reform, ADR & Faster Civil Justice

Uganda’s Judiciary has officially rolled out the Judicature (Court Annexed Mediation) Rules, 2026, marking a major shift in how civil disputes are resolved across the country. Gazetted on March 27, these new mediation rules are designed to strengthen court-annexed mediation, reduce case backlogs, improve access to justice, and promote faster, more affordable dispute resolution.

In this episode, we break down what these new rules mean for litigants, lawyers, mediators, judges, and the entire justice system in Uganda. We explore key changes in mediator accreditation, judicial oversight, mediation procedures, party consent, and how the reforms aim to institutionalize Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) across all courts.

Will these rules transform Uganda’s civil justice system? Can mediation truly ease judicial congestion and restore public trust in dispute resolution?

Join us as we unpack one of the most significant legal and ADR reforms shaping Uganda’s judiciary in 2026.

Видео Uganda’s New Court-Annexed Mediation Rules 2026 | Judiciary Reform, ADR & Faster Civil Justice канала DC Mediation & Dispute Resolution Institute