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Local Leaders Now Resolve Justice at Village Level | Uganda News
Chief Magistrate Paul Matyama is urging LC1 chairpersons to take charge of resolving community disputes themselves—like land conflicts and debt up to two million shillings—since they’re legally empowered and closest to the people. He’s pushing for more training to help them confidently handle these matters locally, preventing escalation to formal courts and making justice more accessible. He also clarified that LC1 leaders must never touch criminal cases—a common past misstep. Meanwhile, residents voiced concerns about corruption in the justice system, with the Judiciary vowing zero tolerance…
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