Administration of the Judiciary Act

Object of Act

The object of this Act is (a) to operationalise Chapter Eight of the Constitution relating to the Judiciary;

(b)

to facilitate the improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the courts of judicature;

(c)

to establish the Judiciary Council to advise the Chief Justice on the administration of the Judiciary and justice;

(d)

to strengthen the independence of courts in accordance with the Constitution;

(e)

to streamline the administration of courts;

(f)

to facilitate a judicial process that is committed to the expeditious determination of disputes;

(g)

to establish a Judicial Training Institute; and

(h)

to provide for retirement benefits of judicial officers.

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This section states the governing statutory rule for “Object of Act”.

“The object of this Act is (a) to operationalise Chapter Eight of the Constitution relating to the Judiciary;”

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(b) to facilitate the improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the courts of judicature;
(c) to establish the Judiciary Council to advise the Chief Justice on the administration of the Judiciary and justice;
(d) to strengthen the independence of courts in accordance with the Constitution;
(e) to streamline the administration of courts;
(f) to facilitate a judicial process that is committed to the expeditious determination of disputes;
(g) to establish a Judicial Training Institute; and
(h) to provide for retirement benefits of judicial officers.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires

"Commission" means the Judicial Service Commission established by Article 146 of the Constitution;

"Council" means the Judiciary Council established by section 4 ;

"currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1 to this Act;

"Institute" means the Judicial Training Institute;

"judicial officer" means the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, the Principal Judge, a Justice of the Supreme Court, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, a Judge of the High Court, the Chief Registrar, a Registrar of a Court, a Magistrate or such other person holding any office connected with court as may be prescribed by law;

"Judiciary Service" means the Judiciary Service established by section 13 ;

"lower bench" means a magistrates court or other court lower than the High Court;

"Minister" means the Minister responsible for justice;

"staff of the Judiciary" means all judicial officers, administrative and other staff appointed by the Judicial Service Commission to perform judicial, administrative and other functions of the Judiciary;

"superior courts" means the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court.

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Interpretation”.

“In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires "Commission" means the Judicial Service Commission established by Article 146 of the Constitution;”

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"Council" means the Judiciary Council established by section 4;
"currency point" has the value assigned to it in Schedule 1 to this Act;
"Institute" means the Judicial Training Institute;
"judicial officer" means the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, the Principal Judge, a Justice of the Supreme Court, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, a Judge of the High Court, the Chief Registrar, a Registrar of a Court, a Magistrate or such other person holding any office connected with court as may be prescribed by law;
"Judiciary Service" means the Judiciary Service established by section 13;
"lower bench" means a magistrates court or other court lower than the High Court;
"Minister" means the Minister responsible for justice;
"staff of the Judiciary" means all judicial officers, administrative and other staff appointed by the Judicial Service Commission to perform judicial, administrative and other functions of the Judiciary;

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.2.3 The respondent submitted that the terrn'judicial officer'is defined under Article 151 of the Constitution as, "a) A Judge or any person who presides over a court or tribunal howsoever described. b) ... c) Such other persons holding any offrce coonected with a court as may be prescribed by law." The respondent also cited Section 2 of the Administration of the Judiciary Act Cap 4 which defines a 'judicial officer'to mean.

Kiyingi & Another v Attorney General (Constitutional Petition 16 of 2022) [2024] UGCC 21 (6 November 2024)

[2024] UGCC 21 · Constitutional Court · 2024-11-06

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Related provisions

Section 4 · Establishment of Judiciary Council Section 13 · Judiciary Service

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Administration of Judiciary by Chief Justice

The Chief Justice may, in exercise of his or her administrative and supervisory authority under Article 133 of the Constitution (a) assign administrative duties of a higher status to a judicial officer for a specified period of time;

(b)

establish performance and evaluation systems for the Judiciary; and

(c)

take any other action appropriate to the exercise of the powers conferred on the Chief Justice by Article 133 of the Constitution.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Administration of Judiciary by Chief Justice”.

“The Chief Justice may, in exercise of his or her administrative and supervisory authority under Article 133 of the Constitution (a) assign administrative duties of a higher status to a judicial officer for a specified period of time;”

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(b) establish performance and evaluation systems for the Judiciary; and
(c) take any other action appropriate to the exercise of the powers conferred on the Chief Justice by Article 133 of the Constitution.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Establishment of Judiciary Council

(1)

There is established within the Judiciary, a Judiciary Council consisting of-

(a)

the Chief Justice;

(b)

the Deputy Chief Justice;

(c)

the Principal Judge;

(d)

the Attorney General;

(e)

the Director of Public Prosecutions;

(f)

one Justice representing the superior courts;

(g)

one judicial officer representing the lower bench;

(h)

the Solicitor General;

(i)

the Chief Registrar;

(j)

the Secretary to the Judiciary;

(k)

the Secretary to the Treasury;

(l)

a representative of the justice law and order sector institutions, other than the Ministry responsible for justice;

(m)

the President of the Uganda Law Society;

(n)

the Chairperson of the Law Council;

(o)

two members of the public nominated by the Judicial Service Commission, male and female, of high moral character, proven integrity and competence, one of whom is a person with disabilities and none of whom is a lawyer or an advocate; and

(p)

the Chief Inspector of Courts.

(2)

The Chief Justice shall be the chairperson of the Council and shall preside at the meetings of the Council, and in his or her absence, the Deputy Chief Justice shall preside.

(3)

The Chief Justice or the Council may invite any person or representative of any organisation or department of Government to attend the meetings of the Council.

(4)

The Council shall meet at least once in every three months, at a place and time determined by the Chief Justice.

(5)

Subject to this Act, the Council shall determine its own procedure and any other matter relating to the meetings of the Council.

(6)

The Chief Registrar shall be the secretary to the Council.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Establishment of Judiciary Council”.

“(1) There is established within the Judiciary, a Judiciary Council consisting of-”

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(1) There is established within the Judiciary, a Judiciary Council consisting of-
(a) the Chief Justice;
(b) the Deputy Chief Justice;
(c) the Principal Judge;
(d) the Attorney General;
(e) the Director of Public Prosecutions;
(f) one Justice representing the superior courts;
(g) one judicial officer representing the lower bench;

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Functions of Council

The Council shall be responsible for advising the Chief Justice on (a) policies for planning and development of the Judiciary;

(b)

ethics and integrity within the Judiciary;

(c)

ways and means of securing adequate financing for the Judiciary;

(d)

matters relating to personnel or staff development and welfare;

(e)

improvement of the administration of justice;

(f)

policies for the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the Judiciary; and

(g)

any other matter relating to the administration or operation of the Judiciary.

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Functions of Council”.

“The Council shall be responsible for advising the Chief Justice on (a) policies for planning and development of the Judiciary;”

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(b) ethics and integrity within the Judiciary;
(c) ways and means of securing adequate financing for the Judiciary;
(d) matters relating to personnel or staff development and welfare;
(e) improvement of the administration of justice;
(f) policies for the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the Judiciary; and
(g) any other matter relating to the administration or operation of the Judiciary.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Establishment of committees within Judiciary

(1)

The Chief Justice shall establish committees within the Judiciary to perform functions and duties as may be prescribed by the Chief Justice.

(2)

Without limiting the general effect of subsection (1), the Chief Justice shall establish the following committees within the Judiciary-

(a)

planning, development and finance committee;

(b)

human capital development, gender and equity mainstreaming committee;

(c)

information, communications technology and documentation committee;

(d)

audit committee; and

(e)

any other committee required for the administration of the Judiciary.

(3)

The Chief Justice shall, in consultation with the Council, determine the composition and procedures of the committees established under this section.

(4)

The members of a committee established under subsection (1) shall hold office on terms determined by the Chief Justice, on the recommendation of the Council.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Establishment of committees within Judiciary”.

“(1) The Chief Justice shall establish committees within the Judiciary to perform functions and duties as may be prescribed by the Chief Justice.”

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(1) The Chief Justice shall establish committees within the Judiciary to perform functions and duties as may be prescribed by the Chief Justice.
(2) Without limiting the general effect of subsection (1), the Chief Justice shall establish the following committees within the Judiciary-
(a) planning, development and finance committee;
(b) human capital development, gender and equity mainstreaming committee;
(c) information, communications technology and documentation committee;
(d) audit committee; and
(e) any other committee required for the administration of the Judiciary.
(3) The Chief Justice shall, in consultation with the Council, determine the composition and procedures of the committees established under this section.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Functions of committees

(1)

The committee on planning, development and finance shall be responsible for-

(a)

initiation, coordination and implementation of judicial policies, strategic plans, programmes and projects including research, budgeting, allocation and utilisation of resources; and

(b)

discussing the approved budgets, allocating resources, ensuring proper maintenance of movable and immovable assets and monitoring investment plans of the Judiciary.

(2)

The committee on human capital, development, gender and equity mainstreaming shall, among other things, advise the Council on the terms and conditions of service, training and development of staff of the Judiciary, mainstreaming gender within the Judiciary, corporate and public relations issues and outreach programmes in the Judiciary.

(3)

The committee on information, communications technology and documentation shall be responsible for library information services, internal law reporting and information technology in the Judiciary.

(4)

The Chief Justice shall, on the advice of the Council, determine the functions of any other committee established under section 6(2)(e) .

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Functions of committees”.

“(1) The committee on planning, development and finance shall be responsible for-”

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(1) The committee on planning, development and finance shall be responsible for-
(a) initiation, coordination and implementation of judicial policies, strategic plans, programmes and projects including research, budgeting, allocation and utilisation of resources; and
(b) discussing the approved budgets, allocating resources, ensuring proper maintenance of movable and immovable assets and monitoring investment plans of the Judiciary.
(2) The committee on human capital, development, gender and equity mainstreaming shall, among other things, advise the Council on the terms and conditions of service, training and development of staff of the Judiciary, mainstreaming gender within the Judiciary, corporate and public relations issues and outreach programmes in the Judiciary.
(3) The committee on information, communications technology and documentation shall be responsible for library information services, internal law reporting and information technology in the Judiciary.
(4) The Chief Justice shall, on the advice of the Council, determine the functions of any other committee established under section 6(2)(e).

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 6 · Establishment of committees within Judiciary

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Inspectorate of Courts

(1)

There is established an Inspectorate of Courts within the Judiciary.

(2)

The Inspectorate shall be headed by a Chief Inspector of Courts designated by the Chief Justice from among the Justices of the Supreme Court.

(3)

The Chief Inspector of Courts shall hold office for a renewable period of three years.

(4)

The Chief Inspector of Courts shall report to the Chief Justice in the discharge of his or her duties.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Inspectorate of Courts”.

“(1) There is established an Inspectorate of Courts within the Judiciary.”

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(1) There is established an Inspectorate of Courts within the Judiciary.
(2) The Inspectorate shall be headed by a Chief Inspector of Courts designated by the Chief Justice from among the Justices of the Supreme Court.
(3) The Chief Inspector of Courts shall hold office for a renewable period of three years.
(4) The Chief Inspector of Courts shall report to the Chief Justice in the discharge of his or her duties.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Functions of Inspectorate

(1)

The functions of the Inspectorate are-

(a)

to receive and process internal and external complaints against any staff of the Judiciary;

(b)

to investigate cases of maladministration of justice or any matter within its mandate;

(c)

to examine and take custody of any judicial and administration records necessary for its investigations;

(d)

to recommend remedial action as appropriate, during inspection, to correct cases of maladministration in the Judiciary;

(e)

to interface with and sensitise stakeholders and the general public on the administration of justice; and

(f)

to enforce the Judicial Code of Conduct and the Public Service Code of Conduct in the Judiciary.

(2)

In the performance of its functions, the Inspectorate shall observe the principles of equity, natural justice and impartiality.

(3)

The Chief Inspector of Courts shall produce quarterly reports in addition to other reports of his or her inspection work.

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“(1) The functions of the Inspectorate are-”

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(1) The functions of the Inspectorate are-
(a) to receive and process internal and external complaints against any staff of the Judiciary;
(b) to investigate cases of maladministration of justice or any matter within its mandate;
(c) to examine and take custody of any judicial and administration records necessary for its investigations;
(d) to recommend remedial action as appropriate, during inspection, to correct cases of maladministration in the Judiciary;
(e) to interface with and sensitise stakeholders and the general public on the administration of justice; and
(f) to enforce the Judicial Code of Conduct and the Public Service Code of Conduct in the Judiciary.
(2) In the performance of its functions, the Inspectorate shall observe the principles of equity, natural justice and impartiality.

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Types of inspection

The Inspectorate shall carry out its mandate through the following activities (a) ad hoc inspections;

(b)

scheduled inspections;

(c)

extended or comprehensive inspections;

(d)

special inspections;

(e)

surveys; and

(f)

investigations.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Types of inspection”.

“The Inspectorate shall carry out its mandate through the following activities (a) ad hoc inspections;”

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(b) scheduled inspections;
(c) extended or comprehensive inspections;
(d) special inspections;
(e) surveys; and
(f) investigations.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Powers of Inspectorate

In the exercise of its functions, the Inspectorate (a) shall have access to all court records or official records kept by a judicial officer;

(b)

may require any person to supply any information or answer any question relating to the conduct of a case or trial; and

(c)

may compel the attendance of any person before the Inspectorate or require a person to produce any document necessary for the discharge of the functions of the Inspectorate.

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Powers of Inspectorate”.

“In the exercise of its functions, the Inspectorate (a) shall have access to all court records or official records kept by a judicial officer;”

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(b) may require any person to supply any information or answer any question relating to the conduct of a case or trial; and
(c) may compel the attendance of any person before the Inspectorate or require a person to produce any document necessary for the discharge of the functions of the Inspectorate.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Secretariat of Inspectorate

(1)

The Inspectorate shall have a Registrar and such number of Deputy Registrars and administrative staff as shall be determined and designated by the Chief Justice.

(2)

The Registrar shall head the secretariat of the Inspectorate.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Secretariat of Inspectorate”.

“(1) The Inspectorate shall have a Registrar and such number of Deputy Registrars and administrative staff as shall be determined and designated by the Chief Justice.”

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(1) The Inspectorate shall have a Registrar and such number of Deputy Registrars and administrative staff as shall be determined and designated by the Chief Justice.
(2) The Registrar shall head the secretariat of the Inspectorate.

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Judiciary Service

(1)

There is established within the Judiciary, a service known as the Judiciary Service.

(2)

The Judiciary Service shall consist of judicial officers and staff of the judiciary.

(3)

All staff of the Judiciary, other than those appointed by the President, shall be appointed by the Judicial Service Commission in accordance with the approved structure of the Judiciary.

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Procedural rule

This section establishes the governing procedure for “Judiciary Service”.

“(1) There is established within the Judiciary, a service known as the Judiciary Service.”

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(1) There is established within the Judiciary, a service known as the Judiciary Service.
(2) The Judiciary Service shall consist of judicial officers and staff of the judiciary.
(3) All staff of the Judiciary, other than those appointed by the President, shall be appointed by the Judicial Service Commission in accordance with the approved structure of the Judiciary.

Judicial interpretation

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Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Standard of Service

In the discharge of its functions, the Judiciary Service shall (a) be guided by the Constitution;

(b)

uphold and be bound by the Judicial Code of Conduct and any other codes applicable to the professional bodies to which the judicial officers and staff belong; and

(c)

promote honesty, integrity and transparency.

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Procedural rule

This section establishes the governing procedure for “Standard of Service”.

“In the discharge of its functions, the Judiciary Service shall (a) be guided by the Constitution;”

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(b) uphold and be bound by the Judicial Code of Conduct and any other codes applicable to the professional bodies to which the judicial officers and staff belong; and
(c) promote honesty, integrity and transparency.

Judicial interpretation

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No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Chief Registrar

(1)

A person shall not be appointed Chief Registrar or Registrar under Article 145(2) of the Constitution, unless that person is eligible for appointment as a Judge of the High Court.

(2)

The Chief Registrar is responsible for-

(a)

performing judicial functions vested in the Chief Registrar by law;

(b)

giving effect to policies and directions of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Principal Judge;

(c)

effectively overseeing judicial operations of all the courts of judicature;

(d)

monitoring and enhancing the quality of services and official procedures;

(e)

communicating with the Government and the public on matters relating to the Judiciary or any other matters which Government may be concerned with;

(f)

implementing the judicial activities in the Judiciary Strategic Plan;

(g)

assisting the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and the Principal Judge in the facilitation and supervision of the courts;

(h)

linking the Judiciary and the Judicial Service Commission on appointments, promotions and disciplinary matters relating to Registrars and Magistrates; and

(i)

any other matter assigned by the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice or Principal Judge.

(3)

Except for the functions under subsection (2)(a), in the exercise of the functions under subsection (2), the Chief Registrar shall report to the Chief Justice.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Chief Registrar”.

“(1) A person shall not be appointed Chief Registrar or Registrar under Article 145(2) of the Constitution, unless that person is eligible for appointment as a Judge of the High Court.”

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The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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(1) A person shall not be appointed Chief Registrar or Registrar under Article 145(2) of the Constitution, unless that person is eligible for appointment as a Judge of the High Court.
(2) The Chief Registrar is responsible for-
(a) performing judicial functions vested in the Chief Registrar by law;
(b) giving effect to policies and directions of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Principal Judge;
(c) effectively overseeing judicial operations of all the courts of judicature;
(d) monitoring and enhancing the quality of services and official procedures;
(e) communicating with the Government and the public on matters relating to the Judiciary or any other matters which Government may be concerned with;
(f) implementing the judicial activities in the Judiciary Strategic Plan;

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Registrars

There shall be a Registrar responsible for (a) the registry at-

(i)

the Supreme Court;

(ii)

the Court of Appeal; and

(iii)

the High Court;

(b)

planning, research and development;

(c)

human resource development and training; and

(d)

any other matter assigned by the Chief Justice or the Chief Registrar.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Registrars”.

“There shall be a Registrar responsible for (a) the registry at-”

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(i) the Supreme Court;
(ii) the Court of Appeal; and
(iii) the High Court;
(b) planning, research and development;
(c) human resource development and training; and
(d) any other matter assigned by the Chief Justice or the Chief Registrar.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Secretary to Judiciary

(1)

There shall be a Secretary to the Judiciary who shall be appointed by the President under Article 174 of the Constitution.

(2)

The Secretary to the Judiciary shall be responsible for-

(a)

the organisation of the Judiciary;

(b)

tendering advice to the Chief Justice in respect of the administrative business of the Judiciary;

(c)

implementing policies of the Government of Uganda;

(d)

implementing the administrative activities in the Judiciary Strategic Plan;

(e)

subject to Article 164 of the Constitution, the expenditure of public funds by or in connection with the Judiciary; and

(f)

any other duty assigned by the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice or Principal Judge.

(3)

In the performance of his or her duties, the Secretary to the Judiciary shall be answerable to Parliament.

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Secretary to Judiciary”.

“(1) There shall be a Secretary to the Judiciary who shall be appointed by the President under Article 174 of the Constitution.”

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(1) There shall be a Secretary to the Judiciary who shall be appointed by the President under Article 174 of the Constitution.
(2) The Secretary to the Judiciary shall be responsible for-
(a) the organisation of the Judiciary;
(b) tendering advice to the Chief Justice in respect of the administrative business of the Judiciary;
(c) implementing policies of the Government of Uganda;
(d) implementing the administrative activities in the Judiciary Strategic Plan;
(e) subject to Article 164 of the Constitution, the expenditure of public funds by or in connection with the Judiciary; and
(f) any other duty assigned by the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice or Principal Judge.

1 further item remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Performance Management System

The Chief Justice shall establish a Performance Management System within the Judiciary

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Performance Management System”.

“The Chief Justice shall establish a Performance Management System within the Judiciary”

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The Chief Justice shall establish a Performance Management System within the Judiciary

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Judicial Training Institute

(1)

There shall be a Judicial Training Institute.

(2)

The Institute shall provide specialised and continuous education to the Judiciary Service.

(3)

The Institute may provide training to any other person or institution approved by the Director of the Institute.

(4)

The Chief Justice shall designate a Judge to be the Director of the Institute.

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Judicial Training Institute”.

“(1) There shall be a Judicial Training Institute.”

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(1) There shall be a Judicial Training Institute.
(2) The Institute shall provide specialised and continuous education to the Judiciary Service.
(3) The Institute may provide training to any other person or institution approved by the Director of the Institute.
(4) The Chief Justice shall designate a Judge to be the Director of the Institute.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Service in other institutions

(1)

Where a judicial officer or a person in the Judiciary Service-

(a)

is appointed to an institution outside the Judiciary, that officer or person shall apply to the Judicial Service Commission for leave of absence without pay from the Judiciary; or

(b)

is seconded to an institution outside the Judiciary, that officer or person shall apply to the Judicial Service Commission for leave of absence from the Judiciary.

(2)

Subject to subsection (3), the Judicial Service Commission may grant to an applicant under subsection (1), the leave applied for in each case for a period not exceeding three years.

(3)

A judicial officer or a person in the Judiciary who is appointed to an institution outside the Judiciary for a period exceeding three years may, in consultation with the Judicial Service Commission, retire from the Judiciary.

(4)

The period of three years prescribed in subsection (2) does not apply to a judicial officer who is appointed to an institution outside the Judiciary-

(a)

against a national quota of personnel vacancies required to be filled by Uganda and when it is in the interest of Uganda to fill its quota of places on the staff of that body; or

(b)

in accordance with any law, treaty or convention to which Uganda is a State Party.

(5)

A judicial officer appointed to an institution outside the Judiciary in accordance with subsection (4) is entitled to leave of absence without pay for the duration of the period for which the judicial officer is appointed.

(6)

The period of absence granted to the judicial officer or a person in respect of service under subsection (1)(a) shall not be counted as part of the officer's period of service for purposes of computing the one-off lumpsum retirement benefit under paragraph 2 of Schedules 2, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act.

(7)

Where a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal or a Judge of the High Court is granted leave of absence without pay in accordance with this section, the President may, acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission, appoint, in accordance with Article 142 of the Constitution, an acting Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal or Judge of the High Court as the case maybe, to act in place of the judicial officer but the person appointed shall not be entitled to retirement benefits which are granted under this Act.

(8)

This section does not apply to a judicial officer or a person in the Judiciary Service who is assigned to perform a specific task in addition to his or her routine duty for a period not exceeding two years.

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What this section does

Procedural rule

This section establishes the governing procedure for “Service in other institutions”.

“(1) Where a judicial officer or a person in the Judiciary Service-”

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A litigant should address this rule at the procedural stage named in the section and preserve evidence of compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) Where a judicial officer or a person in the Judiciary Service-
(a) is appointed to an institution outside the Judiciary, that officer or person shall apply to the Judicial Service Commission for leave of absence without pay from the Judiciary; or
(b) is seconded to an institution outside the Judiciary, that officer or person shall apply to the Judicial Service Commission for leave of absence from the Judiciary.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the Judicial Service Commission may grant to an applicant under subsection (1), the leave applied for in each case for a period not exceeding three years.
(3) A judicial officer or a person in the Judiciary who is appointed to an institution outside the Judiciary for a period exceeding three years may, in consultation with the Judicial Service Commission, retire from the Judiciary.
(4) The period of three years prescribed in subsection (2) does not apply to a judicial officer who is appointed to an institution outside the Judiciary-
(a) against a national quota of personnel vacancies required to be filled by Uganda and when it is in the interest of Uganda to fill its quota of places on the staff of that body; or
(b) in accordance with any law, treaty or convention to which Uganda is a State Party.

4 further items remain in the statutory text above.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

1

Unknown — contextual authority ✓ Source matched

Section 20 of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 mandates that a judicial officer or person in the Judiciary Service who is appointed or seconded to an institution outside the Judiciary must

Kiwanuka v Attorney General of the Republic of Uganda (Reference No. 23 of 2020) [2026] EACJ 3 (25 March 2026)

NoneUnknown · 2026-03-25

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Application

The provisions of this Part apply to (a) a Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Principal Judge, Judge of the High Court, Chief Registrar, Registrar and Magistrate who retires after the commencement of this Act; and

(b)

a retired Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Principal Judge, Judge of the High Court, Chief Registrar, Registrar and Magistrate who retired before the commencement of this Act and who, on the commencement of this Act, is receiving a pension in respect of his or her service under the Pensions Act.

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What this section does

Scope rule

This section defines when and how “Application” applies.

“The provisions of this Part apply to (a) a Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Principal Judge, Judge of the High Court, Chief Registrar, Registrar and Magistrate who retires after the commencement of this Act; and”

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Confirm that the matter and forum fall within this section before applying the Act's remaining provisions.

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(b) a retired Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Principal Judge, Judge of the High Court, Chief Registrar, Registrar and Magistrate who retired before the commencement of this Act and who, on the commencement of this Act, is receiving a pension in respect of his or her service under the Pensions Act.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Pensions Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Retirement benefits for Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice

A Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice shall, on retirement from office, be granted the retirement benefits prescribed respectively in relation to their offices in Schedule 2 to this Act

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Retirement benefits for Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice”.

“A Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice shall, on retirement from office, be granted the retirement benefits prescribed respectively in relation to their offices in Schedule 2 to this Act”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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1

A Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice shall, on retirement from office, be granted the retirement benefits prescribed respectively in relation to their offices in Schedule 2 to this Act

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

1

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Funeral of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge and Justice of Supreme Court

The funeral of a person who dies while holding the office of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court shall be conducted in accordance with Schedule 3 to this Act

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Funeral of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge and Justice of Supreme Court”.

“The funeral of a person who dies while holding the office of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court shall be conducted in accordance with Schedule 3 to this Act”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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The funeral of a person who dies while holding the office of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court shall be conducted in accordance with Schedule 3 to this Act

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

2

Supreme Court — binding court level ✓ Source matched

He asserts that Section 23 of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 requires, inter alia, that a Justice of the Supreme Court who dies in Office shall be specially honoured by conducting a State Funeral in accordance with schedule 3 of the Act.

In the matter of an Order granting leave to the Judiciary to commemorate Hon Justice Ruby Opio Aweri (now deceased) for the distinguished services rendered to the Judiciary (Miscellaneous Cause 2 of 2022) 2022 UGSC 17 (12 December 2022)

[2022] UGSC 17 · Supreme Court · 2022-12-12

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He asserts that Section 23 of the Administration of the Judiciary Act, 2020 requires, inter alia, that a Justice of the Supreme Court who dies in Office shall be specially honoured by conducting a State Funeral in accordance with schedule 3 of the Act.

In_the_matter_of_an_Order_granting_leave_to_the_Judiciary_to_commemorate_Hon._Justice_Ruby_Opio_Aweri_(now_deceased)_for_the_distinguished_services_rendered_to_the_Judiciary_(Misce

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Retirement benefits for Justice of Supreme Court and Justice of Court of Appeal

A Justice of the Supreme Court and a Justice of the Court of Appeal shall, on retirement from office, be granted the retirement benefits specified in Schedule 4 to this Act

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What this section does

Procedural rule

This section establishes the governing procedure for “Retirement benefits for Justice of Supreme Court and Justice of Court of Appeal”.

“A Justice of the Supreme Court and a Justice of the Court of Appeal shall, on retirement from office, be granted the retirement benefits specified in Schedule 4 to this Act”

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Practical effect

A litigant should address this rule at the procedural stage named in the section and preserve evidence of compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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A Justice of the Supreme Court and a Justice of the Court of Appeal shall, on retirement from office, be granted the retirement benefits specified in Schedule 4 to this Act

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Retirement benefits for Principal Judge and Judge of High Court

A Principal Judge and a Judge of the High Court shall, on retirement, be granted the retirement benefits specified in Schedule 5 to this Act

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Retirement benefits for Principal Judge and Judge of High Court”.

“A Principal Judge and a Judge of the High Court shall, on retirement, be granted the retirement benefits specified in Schedule 5 to this Act”

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Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

1

A Principal Judge and a Judge of the High Court shall, on retirement, be granted the retirement benefits specified in Schedule 5 to this Act

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

1

Citing judgments are indexed, but no express interpretive proposition has yet passed the passage-verification threshold. Open Judicial treatment for the citing passages.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Retirement benefits for other judicial officers

A judicial officer, other than the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Principal Judge or Judge of the High Court who retires from office shall receive the benefits specified in Schedule 6 to this Act

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Retirement benefits for other judicial officers”.

“A judicial officer, other than the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Principal Judge or Judge of the High Court who retires from office shall receive the benefits specified in Schedule 6 to this Act”

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Practical effect

The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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A judicial officer, other than the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Principal Judge or Judge of the High Court who retires from office shall receive the benefits specified in Schedule 6 to this Act

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Retirement on other grounds

Notwithstanding sections 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 and 26 , a judicial officer is entitled to the retirement benefits granted under this Part (a) if he or she retires on medical grounds with medical evidence to the satisfaction of the Judicial Service Commission, acting on the advice of the medical board, that he or she is unable to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind, and that the infirmity is likely to be permanent; or

(b)

if he or she retires from the Judiciary Service-

(i)

in the case of a Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Judge of the High Court, Chief Registrar or Registrar, with the consent of the President, acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission; or

(ii)

in the case of a Magistrate, with the written consent of the Judicial Service Commission.

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What this section does

Statutory right

This section creates or regulates the entitlement described as “Retirement on other grounds”.

“Notwithstanding sections 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, a judicial officer is entitled to the retirement benefits granted under this Part (a) if he or she retires on medical grounds with medical evidence to the satisfaction of the Judicial Service Commission, acting on the advice of the medical board, that he or she is unable to perform the functions of his or her office arising from infirmity of body or mind, and that the infirmity is likely to be permanent; or”

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Practical effect

A person relying on the entitlement should identify the statutory conditions and the person or institution against whom it operates.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(b) if he or she retires from the Judiciary Service-
(i) in the case of a Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge, Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice of the Court of Appeal, Judge of the High Court, Chief Registrar or Registrar, with the consent of the President, acting on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission; or
(ii) in the case of a Magistrate, with the written consent of the Judicial Service Commission.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

Section 22 · Retirement benefits for Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice Section 23 · Funeral of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge and Justice of Supreme Court Section 24 · Retirement benefits for Justice of Supreme Court and Justice of Court of Appeal Section 25 · Retirement benefits for Principal Judge and Judge of High Court Section 26 · Retirement benefits for other judicial officers

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Disqualification for retirement benefits

A judicial officer who leaves or is removed from the Judiciary Service under any of the following circumstances, shall not be entitled to retirement benefits under this Act (a) where the judicial officer is removed from the Judiciary Service in accordance with the Constitution; or

(b)

where the judicial officer absconds from duty.

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Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Disqualification for retirement benefits”.

“A judicial officer who leaves or is removed from the Judiciary Service under any of the following circumstances, shall not be entitled to retirement benefits under this Act (a) where the judicial officer is removed from the Judiciary Service in accordance with the Constitution; or”

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The provision uses mandatory language; the responsible person or institution should be able to demonstrate compliance.

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Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(b) where the judicial officer absconds from duty.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Payment of benefits to dependants

(1)

Where a judicial officer dies while in service, the surviving spouse or spouses and dependant children of the deceased judicial officer shall be entitled to-

(a)

a one-off lumpsum retirement benefit granted under paragraph 2 of Schedules 2, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act; and

(b)

the monthly retirement benefit granted under paragraph 1 of Schedules 2, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act for a period of fifteen years from the date of the death of the judicial officer.

(2)

Where a retired judicial officer to whom a monthly retirement benefit has been granted under paragraph 1 of Schedules 4, 5 and 6 of this Act dies during retirement, the surviving spouse or spouses and dependant children of the deceased retired judicial officer shall be entitled to the monthly retirement benefit for the unexpired period of the fifteen years.

(3)

Where a judicial officer to whom a monthly retirement benefit is granted under paragraph 1 of Schedules 2, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act dies after receiving the benefit for fifteen years, the payment of the monthly retirement benefit shall cease.

(4)

For the avoidance of doubt, the retirement benefits granted to the surviving spouse or spouses and dependant children of a deceased judicial officer under subsection (1) or (2) shall be limited only to the lump sum retirement benefit and the monthly retirement benefit as the case may be.

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What this section does

Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Payment of benefits to dependants”.

“(1) Where a judicial officer dies while in service, the surviving spouse or spouses and dependant children of the deceased judicial officer shall be entitled to-”

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Practical effect

The power must be exercised by the authorised decision-maker, within the conditions and purpose stated in the section.

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Elements or requirements

Operative requirements extracted from the consolidated text.

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(1) Where a judicial officer dies while in service, the surviving spouse or spouses and dependant children of the deceased judicial officer shall be entitled to-
(a) a one-off lumpsum retirement benefit granted under paragraph 2 of Schedules 2, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act; and
(b) the monthly retirement benefit granted under paragraph 1 of Schedules 2, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act for a period of fifteen years from the date of the death of the judicial officer.
(2) Where a retired judicial officer to whom a monthly retirement benefit has been granted under paragraph 1 of Schedules 4, 5 and 6 of this Act dies during retirement, the surviving spouse or spouses and dependant children of the deceased retired judicial officer shall be entitled to the monthly retirement benefit for the unexpired period of the fifteen years.
(3) Where a judicial officer to whom a monthly retirement benefit is granted under paragraph 1 of Schedules 2, 4, 5 and 6 of this Act dies after receiving the benefit for fifteen years, the payment of the monthly retirement benefit shall cease.
(4) For the avoidance of doubt, the retirement benefits granted to the surviving spouse or spouses and dependant children of a deceased judicial officer under subsection (1) or (2) shall be limited only to the lump sum retirement benefit and the monthly retirement benefit as the case may be.

Judicial interpretation

Express propositions in source-matched passages from judgments citing this section.

0

No judgment in the current Wakilii corpus expressly cites this section. Bare rule-number references are not assigned where the Order cannot be verified.

Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Retirement benefits to be charged on Consolidated Fund

(1)

The retirement benefits granted under this Part shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.

(2)

The retirement benefits payable to a judicial officer under this Part shall be exempt from tax.

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What this section does

Mandatory duty

This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Retirement benefits to be charged on Consolidated Fund”.

“(1) The retirement benefits granted under this Part shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.”

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(1) The retirement benefits granted under this Part shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund.
(2) The retirement benefits payable to a judicial officer under this Part shall be exempt from tax.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Disapplication of Pensions Act

(1)

The Pensions Act shall not apply to a judicial officer to whom this Part applies.

(2)

For the purposes of this Part, "judicial officer" means the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, the Principal Judge, a Justice of the Supreme Court, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, a Judge of the High Court, the Chief Registrar, a Registrar of a court and a Magistrate.

(3)

A judicial officer to whom this Act applies, and who on the commencement of this Act was receiving a pension, shall, on the commencement of this Act, cease to receive the pension and shall receive the retirement benefits granted to him or her under this Part.

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Definition

This section supplies the definitions or statutory meaning governing “Disapplication of Pensions Act”.

“(1) The Pensions Act shall not apply to a judicial officer to whom this Part applies.”

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(1) The Pensions Act shall not apply to a judicial officer to whom this Part applies.
(2) For the purposes of this Part, "judicial officer" means the Chief Justice, the Deputy Chief Justice, the Principal Judge, a Justice of the Supreme Court, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, a Judge of the High Court, the Chief Registrar, a Registrar of a court and a Magistrate.
(3) A judicial officer to whom this Act applies, and who on the commencement of this Act was receiving a pension, shall, on the commencement of this Act, cease to receive the pension and shall receive the retirement benefits granted to him or her under this Part.

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Related provisions

Pensions Act

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Funds of Judiciary

The funds of the Judiciary shall include (a) money appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Judiciary;

(b)

grants or donations approved by the Minister responsible for finance; and

(c)

all other moneys received by the Judiciary in the exercise of its functions.

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“The funds of the Judiciary shall include (a) money appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Judiciary;”

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(b) grants or donations approved by the Minister responsible for finance; and
(c) all other moneys received by the Judiciary in the exercise of its functions.

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Expenses of Judiciary

All moneys approved by Parliament to defray the expenses incurred in the discharge of the functions of the Judiciary or in carrying out the purposes of this Act shall be a direct charge on the Consolidated Fund

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“All moneys approved by Parliament to defray the expenses incurred in the discharge of the functions of the Judiciary or in carrying out the purposes of this Act shall be a direct charge on the Consolidated Fund”

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All moneys approved by Parliament to defray the expenses incurred in the discharge of the functions of the Judiciary or in carrying out the purposes of this Act shall be a direct charge on the Consolidated Fund

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Judiciary Fund

(1)

There shall be a Judiciary Fund.

(2)

All the funds of the Judiciary under section 32 shall be paid into the Judiciary Fund.

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“(1) There shall be a Judiciary Fund.”

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(1) There shall be a Judiciary Fund.
(2) All the funds of the Judiciary under section 32 shall be paid into the Judiciary Fund.

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Related provisions

Section 32 · Funds of Judiciary

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Bank accounts

The Judiciary shall open and maintain such bank accounts, with the approval of the Accountant General, as are necessary for the exercise of the functions of the Judiciary and shall pay into them all money received for the purposes of the Judiciary or this Act

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“The Judiciary shall open and maintain such bank accounts, with the approval of the Accountant General, as are necessary for the exercise of the functions of the Judiciary and shall pay into them all money received for the purposes of the Judiciary or this Act”

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The Judiciary shall open and maintain such bank accounts, with the approval of the Accountant General, as are necessary for the exercise of the functions of the Judiciary and shall pay into them all money received for the purposes of the Judiciary or this Act

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Financial year

The financial year of the Judiciary shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year

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This section imposes mandatory requirements concerning “Financial year”.

“The financial year of the Judiciary shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year”

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The financial year of the Judiciary shall be the period of twelve months commencing on the 1st day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year

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Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Books of accounts

The Judiciary shall keep proper books of accounts and records, and the accounts shall be audited by the Auditor General in accordance with the National Audit Act

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“The Judiciary shall keep proper books of accounts and records, and the accounts shall be audited by the Auditor General in accordance with the National Audit Act”

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The Judiciary shall keep proper books of accounts and records, and the accounts shall be audited by the Auditor General in accordance with the National Audit Act

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Related provisions

National Audit Act

Amendment notes

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Annual report of Judiciary

(1)

The Chief Justice shall publish an annual performance report concerning all activities of the Judiciary during the financial year.

(2)

The report shall include information on the state of the Judiciary in the country.

(3)

The Chief Justice shall cause to be distributed, copies of the annual performance report to the President, the Speaker, and any other stakeholder.

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“(1) The Chief Justice shall publish an annual performance report concerning all activities of the Judiciary during the financial year.”

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(1) The Chief Justice shall publish an annual performance report concerning all activities of the Judiciary during the financial year.
(2) The report shall include information on the state of the Judiciary in the country.
(3) The Chief Justice shall cause to be distributed, copies of the annual performance report to the President, the Speaker, and any other stakeholder.

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Related provisions

No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Regulations

The Minister may, by statutory instrument, after consultation with the Chief Justice, make regulations for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act

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Statutory power

This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Regulations”.

“The Minister may, by statutory instrument, after consultation with the Chief Justice, make regulations for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act”

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The Minister may, by statutory instrument, after consultation with the Chief Justice, make regulations for better carrying into effect the provisions of this Act

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No express internal or cross-Act reference appears in this section.

Amendment notes

No section-specific amendment note or instrument-level amendment history appears in this consolidation.

Power to amend Schedule 1

The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet amend Schedule 1 to this Act Schedule 1 (Sections 2 , 40 )

Currency point A currency point is equivalent to twenty thousand shillings

Schedule 2 (Sections 20(6) , 22 , 29(1) , (3))

Benefits payable to retired Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice

A - Chief Justice

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This section confers or regulates the statutory power described as “Power to amend Schedule 1”.

“The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet amend Schedule 1 to this Act Schedule 1 (Sections 2, 40)”

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The Minister may, by statutory instrument, with the approval of Cabinet amend Schedule 1 to this Act Schedule 1 (Sections 2, 40)

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Related provisions

Section 2 · Interpretation Section 20 · Service in other institutions Section 22 · Retirement benefits for Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice Section 29 · Payment of benefits to dependants

Amendment notes

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1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

the salary payable to a sitting Chief Justice. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Chief Justice for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Chief Justice multiplied by five and the years of service

3. A furnished house or a one-off

payment of twenty thousand currency points payable in lieu of a house

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to

the medical allowance payable to a sitting Chief Justice

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

one-off payment of ten thousand currency points in lieu of a car

6. Security provided by the State

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7. Two domestic servants or payment of fifteen currency points per month payable in lieu of

two domestic servants

8. A fuel and vehicle repairs allowance

of one hundred currency points per month

9. A consolidated allowance of 11.75 currency

points per month to cater for airtime and internet B - Deputy Chief Justice

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

the salary payable to a sitting Deputy Chief Justice. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Deputy Chief Justice for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Deputy Chief Justice multiplied by five and the years of service

3. A monthly housing allowance equivalent to

the housing allowance payable to a sitting Deputy Chief Justice or a one-off payment of nineteen thousand currency points, payable in lieu of a house

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to

the medical allowance payable to a sitting Deputy Chief Justice

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

one-off payment of nine thousand currency points in lieu of a car

6. Security provided by the State

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7. A fuel and vehicle repairs allowance

of ninety currency points per month

8. A consolidated allowance of 10.5 currency

points per month to cater for airtime and internet Schedule 3 (Section 23 )

Funeral arrangements for Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge and Justice of Supreme Court

1. A person who dies while holding

the office of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court or a retired Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court shall be accorded a State funeral

2. Thirty percent of the gross annual

allowance of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court shall be used towards funeral expenses

3. An official statement about the death

of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court shall be made on television, radio, print media and other electronic media

4. National flags shall be flown at

half-mast during the mourning period

5. The casket shall be draped in the national flag

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6. The casket cortege shall be escorted

by the Uganda Police Force in top roof flash light vehicles

7. The casket shall be carried by

ceremonially uniformed pall bearers from the Uganda Police Force

8. The body shall lie in State for one day, for public viewing

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9. A condolence book shall be opened

for signing by political leaders, dignitaries and the public

10. An official guard shall keep vigil

and a bright light shall light the casket throughout the night

11. Parliament shall pay tribute to the

Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court with a band in attendance playing dirges.

12. A funeral service shall be held

in honour of the late Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge or Justice of the Supreme Court in a place of worship or in a place designated by Cabinet.

13. The casket shall be transported to

the burial place by a hearse Schedule 4 (Sections 20(6) , 24 , 29(1) , (2), (3))

Benefits payable to retired Justice of Supreme Court and Justice of Court of Appeal

A - Justice of Supreme Court

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a sitting Justice of the Supreme Court. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Justice of the Supreme Court for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Justice of the Supreme Court multiplied by five and the years of service

3. A monthly housing allowance equivalent to

the housing allowance payable to a sitting Justice of the Supreme Court or a one-off payment of fifteen thousand currency points, payable in lieu of a house

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to

the medical allowance payable to a sitting Justice of the Supreme Court

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

one-off payment of seven thousand five hundred currency points, payable in lieu of a car

6. Security provided by the State

B - Justice of Court of Appeal

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to eighty percent of the salary payable to a sitting Justice of

the Court of Appeal. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Justice of the Court of Appeal for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Justice of

the Court of Appeal multiplied by five and the years of service

3. A monthly housing allowance equivalent to the housing allowance payable to a sitting Justice of

the Court of Appeal or a one-off payment of fifteen thousand currency points, payable in lieu of a house

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to the medical allowance payable to a sitting Justice of

the Court of Appeal

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

one-off payment of seven thousand five hundred currency points, payable in lieu of a car

6. Security provided by the State

Schedule 5 (Sections 20(6) , 25 , 29(1) , (2), (3))

Benefits payable to retired Principal Judge and Judge of High Court

A - Principal Judge

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a sitting Principal Judge. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Principal Judge for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Principal Judge multiplied by five and the years of service

3. A monthly housing allowance equivalent to

the housing allowance payable to a sitting Principal Judge or a one-off payment of seventeen thousand five hundred currency points, payable in lieu of a house

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to

the medical allowance payable to a sitting Principal Judge

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

one-off payment of eight thousand currency points, payable in lieu of a car

6. Security provided by the State

B - Judge of High Court

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a sitting Judge of the High Court. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Judge of the High Court for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Judge of the High Court multiplied by five and the years of service

3. A monthly housing allowance equivalent to

the housing allowance payable to a sitting Judge of the High Court or a one-off payment of fifteen thousand currency points, payable in lieu of a house

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to

the medical allowance payable to a sitting Judge of the High Court

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

one-off payment of seven thousand five hundred currency points, payable in lieu of a car

6. Security provided by the State

Schedule 6 (Sections 20(6) , 26 , 29(1) , (2), (3))

Retirement benefits of other Judicial Officers

A - Chief Registrar

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Chief Registrar. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Chief Registrar for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Chief Registrar multiplied by five and the years of service

3. Security provided by the State

B - Registrar

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Registrar. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Registrar for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Registrar multiplied by five and the years of service C - Deputy Registrar

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Deputy Registrar. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Deputy Registrar for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Deputy Registrar multiplied by five and the years of service D - Assistant Registrar

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Assistant Registrar. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Assistant Registrar for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Assistant Registrar multiplied by five and the years of service E - Chief Magistrate

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Chief Magistrate. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Chief Magistrate for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Chief Magistrate multiplied by five and the years of service F - Senior Principal Magistrate Grade One

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Senior Principal Magistrate Grade One. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Senior Principal Magistrate Grade One for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Senior Principal Magistrate Grade One multiplied by five and the years of service G - Principal Magistrate Grade One

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Principal Magistrate Grade One. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Principal Magistrate Grade One for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Principal Magistrate Grade One multiplied by five and the years of service H - Senior Magistrate Grade One

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Senior Magistrate Grade One. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Senior Magistrate Grade One for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Senior Magistrate Grade One multiplied by five and the years of service I - Magistrate Grade One

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Magistrate Grade One. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Magistrate Grade One for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Magistrate Grade One multiplied by five and the years of service J - Senior Principal Magistrate Grade Two

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Senior Principal Magistrate Grade Two. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Senior Principal Magistrate Grade Two for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Senior Principal Magistrate Grade Two multiplied by five and the years of service K - Principal Magistrate Grade Two

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Principal Magistrate Grade Two. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Principal Magistrate Grade Two for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Principal Magistrate Grade Two multiplied by five and the years of service L - Senior Magistrate Grade Two

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Senior Magistrate Grade Two. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Senior Magistrate Grade Two for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Senior Magistrate Grade Two multiplied by five and the years of service M - Magistrate Grade Two

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

eighty percent of the salary payable to a serving Magistrate Grade Two. The retirement benefit shall be paid to the retired Magistrate Grade Two for life

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

equivalent to 2.4% of the annual salary of the retiring Magistrate Grade Two multiplied by five and the years of service

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1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

3. A furnished house or a one-off

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

6. Security provided by the State

7. Two domestic servants or payment of fifteen currency points per month payable in lieu of

8. A fuel and vehicle repairs allowance

9. A consolidated allowance of 11.75 currency

1. A monthly retirement benefit equivalent to

2. A one-off lump sum retirement benefit

3. A monthly housing allowance equivalent to

4. An annual medical allowance equivalent to

5. A chauffeur driven car or a

6. Security provided by the State

7. A fuel and vehicle repairs allowance

8. A consolidated allowance of 10.5 currency

1. A person who dies while holding

2. Thirty percent of the gross annual

3. An official statement about the death

4. National flags shall be flown at

5. The casket shall be draped in the national flag

6. The casket cortege shall be escorted

7. The casket shall be carried by

8. The body shall lie in State for one day, for public viewing

9. A condolence book shall be opened

10. An official guard shall keep vigil

11. Parliament shall pay tribute to the

Object of Act

Interpretation

Administration of Judiciary by Chief Justice

Establishment of Judiciary Council

Functions of Council

Establishment of committees within Judiciary

Functions of committees

Inspectorate of Courts

Functions of Inspectorate

Types of inspection

Powers of Inspectorate

Secretariat of Inspectorate

Judiciary Service

Standard of Service

Chief Registrar

Registrars

Secretary to Judiciary

Performance Management System

Judicial Training Institute

Service in other institutions

Application

Retirement benefits for Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice

Funeral of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice, Principal Judge and Justice of Supreme Court

Retirement benefits for Justice of Supreme Court and Justice of Court of Appeal

Retirement benefits for Principal Judge and Judge of High Court

Retirement benefits for other judicial officers

Retirement on other grounds

Disqualification for retirement benefits

Payment of benefits to dependants

Retirement benefits to be charged on Consolidated Fund

Disapplication of Pensions Act

Funds of Judiciary

Expenses of Judiciary

Judiciary Fund

Bank accounts

Financial year

Books of accounts

Annual report of Judiciary

Regulations

Power to amend Schedule 1