Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Exercise of judicial power.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 126
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) Judicial power is derived from the people and shall be exercised
by the courts established under this Constitution in the name of the people
and in conformity with law and with the values, norms and aspirations of the
people.
(2) In adjudicating cases of both a civil and criminal nature, the courts
shall, subject to the law, apply the following principles—
(a) justice shall be done to all irrespective of their social or economic
status;
(b) justice shall not be delayed;
(c) adequate compensation shall be awarded to victims of wrongs;
(d) reconciliation between parties shall be promoted; and
(e) substantive justice shall be administered without undue regard to
technicalities.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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