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Statement by the Principal Judge at the 15th Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Honourable Principal Judge of the Courts of Judicature of the Republic of Uganda, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo PROMOTING PEOPLE-CENTRED, INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS IN A WORLD OF CONTINUOUS CHANGE Madam/Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Uganda aligns itself with the statement of the African Group. The theme of this Congress resonates deeply with Uganda’s justice transformation agenda. For us, justice is measured not by the strength of any single…
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Statement by the DPP at the 15th Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Lino Anguzu – Director of Public Prosecutions – Uganda Statement by the Director of Public Prosecutions on Agenda Item 5 at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Distinguished Chair, Excellencies, Delegates, Representatives of Civil Society, ladies and gentlemen. The Republic of Uganda welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion on Addressing and countering crime-including organized crime and terrorism in all its…
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Uganda Makes the Case for Partnership by Design at 15th UN Crime Congress – 2026
Justice in Uganda reaches people through partnership, and today the country’s justice leaders showed the world how that works. At its side event at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Uganda highlighted that the Government and civil society should plan crime prevention, access to justice and rehabilitation together from the start, rather than calling on each other once a problem has already arrived. The session,…
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Uganda at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Criminal networks no longer stop at borders, and Uganda has called on the world to make sure justice does not either. Addressing the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice today, Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, said organised crime, terrorism, cybercrime, trafficking in persons and money laundering had made one thing plain: “no country can confront these challenges alone.” Speaking as head…
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Uganda and UAE Agree to Accelerate Bilateral Judicial Cooperation
PRESS RELEASE Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 29 September 2026 Hon. Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, and H.E. Abdullah AlNuaimi, Minister of Justice of the United Arab Emirates. The Governments of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to accelerate negotiations on bilateral judicial cooperation arrangements to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The agreement followed a high-level bilateral meeting…
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Uganda and UNODC Deepen Cooperation on Criminal Justice Reform and Transnational Organised Crime
PRESS RELEASEAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 29 September 2026 Hon. Norbert Mao, with Ms. Monica Juma, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna and Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Head of Delegation to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Hon. Norbert Mao, held bilateral discussions with Ms. Monica…
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Uganda and IDLO Discuss Deeper Cooperation on Access to Justice, ADR and Digital Justice
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 29 September 2026 Uganda’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao, held a bilateral meeting with Ms. Jan Beagle, Director-General of the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO), on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi. The Honourable Minister was accompanied by Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, Principal Judge of the Courts…
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Hon. Mao Commends Uganda Delegation for Strong Representation at 15th UN Crime Congress
NEWS BRIEF Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1 October 2026 The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Head of Uganda’s delegation to the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Hon. Norbert Mao, has commended members of the Uganda delegation for what he described as a spirited representation of the country throughout the Congress in Abu Dhabi. Hon. Mao addressing the Uganda delegation in AbuDhabi…
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Statement by the Delegation of Uganda on Agenda Item 6 at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | 26 SEPTEMBER – 1 OCTOBER 2026 AGENDA ITEM 6: Working better together to elevate cooperation and partnerships, including technical and material assistance and training, at the national, regional and international levels, in crime prevention and criminal justice Mr/Madam Chair, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, Allow me to congratulate you and the Bureau on your election, and assure you of Uganda’s full cooperation at this Fifteenth Congress.…
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JLOS Secretariat Participates in the 3rd National Court Open Day
Deputy Chief Justice signs the JLOS visitor book The JLOS Secretariat participated in the 3rd National Court Open Day organised by the Judiciary of Uganda, held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Kololo Independence Grounds under the theme “Delivering Inclusive, Efficient and Effective Justice”. The annual Open Day is a flagship public engagement initiative of the Judiciary aimed at strengthening public engagement, enhancing transparency and improving citizens’ understanding of court…