The High Court of Uganda is led by the Principal Judge and includes other judges as decided by Parliament. The Chief Justice, working with the Principal Judge, chooses where the High Court sits. They must do this in a way that makes the court as accessible as possible to all people across the country. This means you should be able to reach a High Court location without traveling an unreasonable distance.

such number of judges of the High Court as may be prescribed by Parliament.

The High Court of Uganda shall consist of—

The High Court shall sit in such places as the Chief Justice may, in consultation with the Principal Judge, appoint; and in so doing, the Chief Justice shall, as far as practicable, ensure that the High Court is accessible to all the people.

Article 138 covers the composition of the High Court, led by the Principal Judge, and its duty to operate in locations accessible to the public.

Article 138: High Court of Uganda - Judges and Locations

The High Court of Uganda

138. High Court of Uganda

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