The Chief Justice is the top leader of Uganda's court system and is responsible for making sure all courts run smoothly and fairly. They can give orders to courts to help justice work properly. If the Chief Justice cannot do their job or the position is empty, the Deputy Chief Justice steps in to handle those duties until the Chief Justice returns or a new one is appointed.

shall be the head of the judiciary and shall be responsible for the administration and supervision of all courts in Uganda; and

may issue orders and directions to the courts necessary for the proper and efficient administration of justice.

Where the office of the Chief Justice is vacant or where the Chief Justice is for any reason unable to perform the functions of his or her office, then until a person has been appointed to and has assumed the functions of that office or until the Chief Justice has resumed the performance of those functions, those functions shall be performed by the Deputy Chief Justice.

Article 133 defines the Chief Justice’s role as the head of Uganda’s judiciary, with authority over court administration and judicial orders.

Article 133: Chief Justice's Job in Courts

Administrative functions of the Chief Justice

Article 133: Chief Justice's Job in Courts

The Supreme Court of Uganda

133.Administrative functions of the Chief Justice

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