Schedule of Responsibilities and the Assignment of Files at Civil Courts in Uganda

Edrine Wanyama

doi:10.5771/2363-6262-2016-3-331

Contents
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- 309–310 Titelei/Inhaltsverzeichnis 309–310
- 311–311 Foreword Karima Ameziane Hartmut Hamann Arne Wulff Karima Ameziane Hartmut Hamann Arne Wulff 311–311
- 312–322 Appointment and removal of judges and assignment of files at Civil Courts in Kenya – current issues Naomi Gichuki Naomi Gichuki 312–322
- 323–330 Schedule of responsibilities and the assignment of files at Civil Courts in Tanzania Magdalena Sylister Magdalena Sylister 323–330
- 331–355 Schedule of Responsibilities and the Assignment of Files at Civil Courts in Uganda Edrine Wanyama Edrine Wanyama 331–355
- 356–362 La responsabilité des juges dans l’attribution et le traitement des dossiers dans les affaires civiles au sein des tribunaux congolais Sango Mukalay Adalbert Sango Mukalay Adalbert 356–362
- 363–371 L’exécution de jugements civils et sentences arbitrales en RDC: Défi et obstacles Stéphanie Nsomwe Musangie Stéphanie Nsomwe Musangie 363–371
- 372–391 Défis de la justice commerciale au Burundi: Cas des entreprises en difficultés Stanislas Makoroka Stanislas Makoroka 372–391
- 392–404 Enforcement of civil judgements – responsible law enforcement authorities, procedural obstacles and current issues in Uganda Elau Emmanuel Elau Emmanuel 392–404
- 405–423 L’exécution des jugements civils au Burundi: Incohérence normative, pratique à la limite de la légalité, ver dans le fruit. Dr. Aimé-Parfait Niyonkuru Dr. Aimé-Parfait Niyonkuru 405–423
- 424–432 Appointment and removal of judges and the assignments of files at Criminal Courts in Tanzania Emanuel R. Alfred Emanuel R. Alfred 424–432
- 433–452 L’indépendance du juge pénal au Burundi: Les défis actuels Ntahiraja Bernard Ntahiraja Bernard 433–452
- 453–460 Independence of criminal judges in Kenya – current issues Nabil M. Orina Nabil M. Orina 453–460
- 461–471 L’indépendance du juge pénal eu-égard aux cas actuels en République Démocratique du Congo Mushonga Mayembe Cyprien Mushonga Mayembe Cyprien 461–471
- 472–494 La Justice transitionnelle et l’invention d’une Justice Indépendante en RDC: Nécessité ou urgence? Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili Adolphe Kilomba Sumaili 472–494
- 495–503 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Kenya Hannah Wamuyu Kaguru Hannah Wamuyu Kaguru 495–503
- 504–523 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Uganda: Current issues in criminal matters Asiimwe Jackline Asiimwe Jackline 504–523
- 524–536 The collaboration of investigative authorities in Tanzania – current issues Nina Sokoine Nina Sokoine 524–536
- 537–550 Forth regional conference Nairobi, Kenya in Autumn 2016 about "Requirements for an independent and effective judiciary in Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda – current problems in criminal and civil proceedings". 537–550
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KAS African Law Study Library , page 331 - 355

Schedule of Responsibilities and the Assignment of Files at Civil Courts in Uganda

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Edrine Wanyama

DOI
- doi.org/10.5771/2363-6262-2016-3-331
- ISSN online: 2363-6262
Abstract

This paper discusses the responsibilities, duties and function of judicial officers in Uganda, with a particular focus on civil actions. The paper in scope of judicial officers covers justices of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. Judges of the High Court, registrars to the courts and magistrates of Magistrates courts. The paper in unpacking responsibilities of judicial officers focuses on civil matters. It briefly underscores that there is a difference between criminal and civil law. The paper emphasizes the need for administration of justice for all Ugandans at all times in a speedy manner. It further highlights the process of assigning files to judicial officers. It underscores that before assignment of files, proper procedure of filing civil suits including: instructions to counsel; choice of format of bringing action; payment of court fees; acquiring a number for the civil suit and holding a scheduling conference have to be done. It further highlights factors that may dictate assignment of files as including: pecuniary jurisdiction of the officer; undue influence and corruption; expertise of a judicial officer in a particular branch f law; nature and size of workload; and the nature of the work a particular judicial officers is often engaged in. In assessing the findings, the paper identifies some of the challenges affecting the judiciary and performance of judicial responsibilities by judicial officers as including: lack of clear legal definition of responsibilities of registrars; corruption; technological gaps and challenges; limited human resources; failure to handle cases in the prescribed time; and finance and budget constraints. The paper concludes that judicial officers are charged with a primary duty of ensuring that they guard, protect and promote justice while keeping the judicial oath. The paper finally recommends: the need for clearly defined roles and responsibilities of registrars in the laws; adoption of key anti-corruption measures, taking service of court processes more seriously; and promoting access to information for knowledge increase on duties and obligations for the State and citizens in justice courses.
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