Judges and court officials are not hired by politicians or the executive branch. Instead, an independent Judicial Service Commission handles the appointment of all judiciary staff. This ensures courts work fairly without outside pressure. You can trust that the people managing court cases are chosen based on merit, not government influence.

Notwithstanding Article <span class="underline-gradient ref" data-tippy-content data-ref="172:1:b">172(1)(b)</span>, the Judicial Service Commission shall be responsible for the appointment, discipline and removal of such staff of the judiciary as may be prescribed by Parliament by law.

 Outlines the Judicial Service Commission's responsibility for appointing, disciplining, and removing judicial staff.

Article 148A: Who appoints judiciary staff?

<div><strong>b</strong> the Public Service Commission, the Education Service Commission or the Health Service Commission, as the case may be, may appoint persons to hold or act in any office in the public service of Uganda other than those referred to in paragraph (a) of this clause and in Article 200 of this Constitution, including the confirmation of their appointments and the exercise of disciplinary control over such persons and their removal from office.</div>

Article 148A: Who appoints judiciary staff?

Judicial Service Commission

148A.Appointment of staff of the judiciary

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