The Effectiveness of Alternative Dispute Resolution as a Solution to the Limitated Access of Justice in Uganda
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2024-05-15
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Uganda Christian Universirty
Abstract
This study was conducted to establish the effectiveness of alternative dispute resolution as a solution to the limited access of justice in Uganda. Although there is still work to be done, Uganda is rapidly eschewing the conventional wisdom that litigation is more beneficial than alternative dispute resolution (ADR). As a lawyer's most valuable asset is his time, which he lavishes in his billing after a court case, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can also be economical in addition to being intellectually and monetarily stimulating.
Independent Uganda has demonstrated continuity of correctional policies with the colonial
Era, with an emphasis on vengeance and deterrence by severe punishment. This has resulted in an under-resourced legal system. Inefficient and with insufficient focus to rehabilitation or addressing the causes of crime. A grassroots system for popular justice has been implemented through The LC courts strive to provide community justice. This represents the
Integrating a mostly customary communal justice system at the bottom of the formal justice system.
Uganda and other African republics in similar situations face a number of challenges.
To solve the issue in their justice systems, they have turned to restorative approaches that resemble customary justice, which was superseded by colonial systems. The state's proposed systems are based on Western notions and do not align with local traditions. The state may struggle to make these issues relevant to the public.