You have the right to participate in how justice is carried out in your community. This means ordinary citizens can serve as assessors or take part in certain court proceedings to help decide cases. The government must create ways for people to be involved in the justice system, making it more transparent and fair. Your participation helps ensure that court decisions reflect local values and common sense.

Parliament shall make law providing for participation of the people in the administration of justice by the courts.

Article 127 requires Parliament to make laws that allow public participation in the justice system.

Article 127: How Ugandans Can Take Part in Courts

 Participation of the people in the administration of justice

Article 127: How Ugandans Can Take Part in Courts

Administration of justice

127. Participation of the people in the administration of justice

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