Uganda's court system is made up of four levels: the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the High Court, and lower courts created by Parliament. These higher courts are called 'superior courts of record' and have broad powers to decide cases. Parliament can also create special courts, like Qadhis courts, which handle personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and guardianship for Muslims. Parliament has the authority to set the rules for how each court operates and what kinds of cases they can hear.

such subordinate courts as Parliament may by law establish, including qadhis courts for marriage, divorce, inheritance of property and guardianship, as may be prescribed by Parliament.

The judicial power of Uganda shall be exercised by the courts of judicature which shall consist of—

The Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and the High Court of Uganda shall be superior courts of record and shall each have all the powers of such a court.

Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make provision for the jurisdiction and procedure of the courts.

Article 129 defines Uganda’s courts and their powers, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and other courts established by Parliament. Keywords: judicial system, Uganda law, court structure, legal authority, Qadhis courts, lower 

Article 129: Uganda's Court System Explained

The courts of judicature

129.The courts of judicature

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