Participants at the Small Claims Procedure training at the Judicial Training Institute
KAMPALA: A two-day training on Small Claims Procedure (SCP) has been organized by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) for both Judicial and non-judicial staff.
The training will introduce participants to the rules for the implementation of SCP as well as best practices.
While formally opening the training; Hon. Justice Dr. Henry Peter Adonyo, the JTI Executive Director, said the training was aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills of key players in SCP.
He urged the participants to pay keen interest in the training so that they can train others at their stations.
"This training will introduce the implementers to the rules used in SCP that will equip you with the necessary skills in case management systems and data management so that you are able to apply the rules properly in your respective magisterial areas," he said.
The training taking place at JTI in Nakawa has seen at least 30 staff, comprising two Chief Magistrates, 12 Magistrate Grade Ones, eight clerical officers and eight office supervisors, equipped with the necessary skills in case management systems and data management.
The participants were drawn from Kiruhura, Isingiro, Budaka, Sironko, Bulambuli,Lugazi, Mengo, Luzira and Kiira Magisterial areas where SCP was recently rolled out.
Hon.Justice Dr Adonyo commended Hon. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, the Chairperson of the SCP Implementation Committee for his dedicated service in the implementation of SCP.
He added that the Procedure is one of the most commended innovations of the Uganda Judiciary in taking justice to the people and reducing case backlog.
The participants will equally acquire skills in Small Claims case management system and data management among others.
The training was facilitated by HW Phillip Odoki, HW Boniface Wamala, HW Angualia Gabriel Moses, HW Godfrey Kaweesa and Ag. Assistant Registrar SCP, HW Lillian Bucyana.
Posted 11th, December 2018
