Access to justice in Uganda
Access to justice is a pillar of Sustainable Development Goal 16 which aims to promote peaceful, just and inclusive societies. But what does it look like through the country lens? Uganda’s justice-related indicators have improved remarkably over the past few years. At the same time, challenges to access to justice are complex.
As it rolls out its Community Justice Program [1] in Uganda, IDLO examines the barriers to - and opportunities for - securing accessible, quality and sustainable justice services for citizens, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized members of society.