Commonwealth Secretary-General, Her Excellency Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has held talks with Uganda’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs on strengthening cooperation in justice-sector reforms, digitalisation and institutional capacity building.Botchwey paid an official visit to the Ministry at JLOS Towers, where she was received by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, and held discussions with ministry leadership and senior officials.The meeting focused on Uganda’s priorities in the justice sector and areas where Commonwealth technical support and expertise could help accelerate ongoing reforms.Among the areas identified for potential cooperation were legal reforms, digitalisation of legal processes, electronic document management, artificial intelligence and cyber-related technical support.The discussions also explored opportunities for technical assistance and knowledge exchange, with the Commonwealth offering to leverage expertise and best practices from its 56 member countries to support member states facing emerging institutional and justice-sector challenges.Botchwey commended Uganda for reforms undertaken in several areas and stressed the importance of continued collaboration to strengthen human rights, administrative justice, access to justice and the effectiveness of justice institutions.She noted that the Commonwealth can support member states through capacity building and technical assistance, while also facilitating partnerships between countries with relevant expertise and those seeking support in specific areas.The meeting also highlighted Uganda’s efforts to improve the efficiency of justice processes through digital systems that enable institutions to track the progress of work and identify delays in the processing of cases and other matters.Such systems were recognised as important tools for improving accountability, efficiency and public service delivery within the justice sector.Mao outlined several areas where Uganda is seeking continued technical cooperation, including transitional justice, legal reform, national dialogue and reconciliation.He also highlighted the need to strengthen systems that support access to justice and protection of rights, stressing the value of partnerships that allow Uganda to tap into the experience and expertise available across the Commonwealth.The minister said technical cooperation could help translate institutional reforms into practical outcomes for citizens, particularly by improving the efficiency and accessibility of justice services.The two sides agreed on the importance of identifying practical and achievable areas of cooperation, particularly initiatives capable of delivering tangible results in the short term.The Ministry is expected to follow up with a communication outlining priority areas where Commonwealth technical support and partnerships can be pursued.The visit underscored the shared commitment between Uganda and the Commonwealth to strengthening justice institutions, promoting good governance and supporting reforms aimed at improving the delivery of justice and public services.Botchwey was accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Adonia Ayebare, and other officials.The meeting was attended by Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Vicky Nabisenke, Undersecretary Moris Muhindo, representing the Permanent Secretary, as well as directors, commissioners and other senior officials from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.The post Commonwealth Chief Holds Talks with Uganda on Justice Sector Reforms appeared first on The Insider.