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The expert will assess the interpretation of the Act by Judicial Officers at all levels of the Courts, analyze emerging trends from the judicial decisions whilst comparing local and international jurisprudence, compile best practices, and highlight any areas necessitating further discussion and reform. Additionally, the expert will offer an overview of gender equity in land/property disposition within succession cases, identifying key best practices from appellate courts. Intended as a reference for judicial officers, legal practitioners, and litigants; finally, the expert will also review and advise on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms in the dispensation of Family Justice and provide recommendations on the adoption, recognition, and enforcement of such ADR outcomes. The resource paper will serve as a toolkit for advancing family justice in Uganda and a reference guide for capacity building.

Requirements

• Master's degree in law, gender studies, social sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, especially in legal or judicial practice and gender equality advocacy focusing on access to justice.

• Experience working in governance, access to justice, and international development sectors will be of significant advantage.

Responsibilities

The expert will assess the interpretation of the Act by Judicial Officers at all levels of the Courts, analyze emerging trends from the judicial decisions whilst comparing local and international jurisprudence, compile best practices, and highlight any areas necessitating further discussion and reform. Additionally, the expert will offer an overview of gender equity in land/property disposition within succession cases, identifying key best practices from appellate courts. Intended as a reference for judicial officers, legal practitioners, and litigants; finally, the expert will also review and advise on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms in the dispensation of Family Justice and provide recommendations on the adoption, recognition, and enforcement of such ADR outcomes. The resource paper will serve as a toolkit for advancing family justice in Uganda and a reference guide for capacity building.

Requirements

• Master's degree in law, gender studies, social sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, especially in legal or judicial practice and gender equality advocacy focusing on access to justice.

• Experience working in governance, access to justice, and international development sectors will be of significant advantage.

• Examine jurisprudential trends emerging post the Succession (Amendment) Act, 2022-Uganda

• Review the trends viz the objectives of the amendment and analyze the outcome against best practice (regionally/internationally)

• Document best practices and recommend key additional reforms/ capacity development necessary to realize the objectives of the amendment.

• Review and document key trends on Gender parity/equity in the disposition of Land/property during the determination of succession matters.

• Review the use of ADRMs in the dispensation of disputes before the Family Division of the High Court at Kampala and advise on reforms needed to enhance the uptake, recognition, and enforcement of outcomes of ADR processes.

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