Justice actors begin training on digital evidence and emerging Information and Communications Technology disputes
The training, being held at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, is organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
Justice actors have begun a three-day capacity-building training aimed at strengthening their understanding and handling of emerging communication-related offences and disputes in Uganda’s rapidly evolving digital environment.
The training, being held at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, is organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
The programme seeks to enhance knowledge sharing among members of the judiciary and other justice stakeholders on developments in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and their impact on the administration of justice.
Key areas of focus include the adjudication of digital and communications-related disputes, identification and evaluation of digital evidence, cybersecurity, data protection, online content regulation, digital transactions and the legal implications of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The Deputy Chief Justice, Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi, is expected to officially open the training.
The engagement brings together key stakeholders, including the Minister of State for ICT, Hon. Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo; UCC Executive Director Hon. George William Thembo Nyombi; Chairperson of the JTI Governing Council and Supreme Court Justice Mike Chibita; Justice Stephen Mubiru, Head of Mukono High Court Circuit; and JTI Executive Director Justice Prof. Andrew Khaukha.
Participants include judges from the Civil, Criminal, International Crimes and Anti-Corruption Divisions, advocates, officials from UCC, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, and other justice sector actors
The sessions are moderated by Hardware Lillian Bucyana, Registrar-in-Charge at JTI.
JTI and UCC said the engagement is intended to support justice institutions in understanding the changing communications landscape and addressing legal challenges arising from increased digitalisation.
The partners noted that the discussions will contribute to building a secure, responsible and well-regulated digital environment by improving stakeholders’ capacity to manage emerging issues related to digital evidence, cybersecurity, content, data protection, online transactions and technology-driven disputes.
