Abodo further challenged the committee to produce clear and actionable recommendations, with every resolution assigned to a responsible officer or institution and a specific timeframe for implementation.
The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has urged the Law Reform Committee to prioritise legal reforms that improve judicial efficiency, eliminate procedural uncertainty and ensure timely access to justice.
Abodo said proposed changes to court procedures must not only be legally sound but also practical, easy to implement and consistent with the existing legal framework.
She made the remarks yesterday while chairing a meeting of the Law Reform Committee at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala, where members reviewed several proposed legal instruments aimed at improving the administration of justice.
The instruments under consideration included the Human Rights (Enforcement) Rules, 2026; the Constitution (Natural Resources, Energy, Environment and Infrastructure Division) (Practice) Directions, 2026; and the proposed Practice Directions for the High Court Civil, Commercial and Land Divisions.
Abodo urged committee members to carefully examine the proposed instruments, particularly their practical implications and how they would affect the delivery of judicial services.
She emphasised that the proposed Practice Directions should establish clear and effective procedures that respond to the specific mandates of the different High Court divisions while maintaining consistency across the Judiciary.
On the Human Rights (Enforcement) Rules, 2026, the Principal Judge said the proposed framework should facilitate effective enforcement of fundamental rights and freedoms by providing clear procedures through which individuals can seek redress.
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She described law reform as a continuous process, urging members to maintain momentum and remain alert to emerging gaps and challenges that could undermine the administration of justice.
Abodo further challenged the committee to produce clear and actionable recommendations, with every resolution assigned to a responsible officer or institution and a specific timeframe for implementation.
She thanked the Chief Registrar and the Secretariat for organising the meeting and facilitating the committee’s work, while commending members for their continued commitment to the law reform process.