Among urges EA Court of Justice to safeguard rule of law

Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called upon the East African Court of Justice, which serves as the region’s judicial arm, to uphold and safeguard rule of law in compliance with the treaty for which it was established.

"We need to safeguard and promote rule of law by stimulating awareness about this court so that our people who feel dissatisfied can seek redress. This way we shall be promoting access to justice," she said.

Among made the remarks while meeting a delegation from the East African Court of Justice led by the president, Nestor Kayobera on Monday.

"I can attest to the functions of court as an individual, having sought and secured the intervention of the court in matters of rule of law in the past,"she said.

Among acknowledged Parliaments’ role of representing the people of Uganda and serving as a key link between the Court and the people.

"As a key link, we must ensure that Ugandans understand the mandate of the court and have access to it,"she said.

The court was formed to contribute to regional Integration by mainly handling disputes arising from the violation of fundamental and operational principles that govern the achievement of the objectives of the community by the partner states.

Kayobera thanked Among for the support and interest in the functioning of the court.

"We received a delegation from the parliament of Uganda composed of two committees; the committees on Budget and EAC Affairs. This is an indicator that the court is strongly supported by the national assemblies and we have confidence that working together will strengthen the court further in its role,"he said.

The second annual East African Court of Justice Judicial Conference is scheduled to take place from the 26th - 28th October, 2022 in Kampala.