Lango Sub-Region Tipped on ADR
Members of the Communications team distributing Mediation materials
From October 10 - 13, 2017, officials from the Judiciary camped in the districts of Lira, Kole, Alebtong and Dokolo holding a series of community outreach programmes on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms available in courts.
The four-day sensitization drive started at Lira Chief Magistrates Court where court users were en lightened on the access to justice initiative.
Presiding Magistrate, HW Susan Adelo, said the court had already embraced ADR and that it was helping to reconcile warring parties.
From the courthouse, the team has moved to busy trading centers including Amachi,Jinja Camp, Agwentagwet, Owur Bar, Boroboro, Abutadee, Amuca, Aboke, Apala,Oromo, Agweng, Bal Pe Centre, Owur Bar, Abutadee, Aloi, Odokomit, Amucha, Ogur,Aler among others.
Most locals called for similar sensitization campaigns for their elders.
Two radio talk shows on Unity FM and Voice of Lango were held with head of Commercial Court, Hon. Justice David K. Wangutusi, urging listeners to embrace Mediation.
Posted 16th, October 2017
