About Us · Our Identity
An independent Constitutional body.
Established under Article 146 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, with functions set out in Articles 147, 148 and 148A.
Our Identity
An independent body of constitutional standing.
The Judicial Service Commission (the Commission) is an independent Constitutional body established under Article 146 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 (the Constitution).
Article 148A · Expanded Mandate
The Commission's constitutional mandate was expanded by virtue of Article 148A of the Constitution to cover the appointment, discipline and removal of staff of the Judiciary (Administrative and other Staff of the Judiciary Service).
This provision was operationalized by the Administration of the Judiciary Act Cap.4 prescribing the expanded mandate of the JSC.
Composition And Structure Of The Commission
Membership of the Commission
The membership of the Commission is spelt out under Article 146 of the Constitution.
i)
A Chairperson who is a person qualified to be appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court.
ii)
A Deputy Chairperson qualified to be appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court.
iii)
One Justice of the Supreme Court representing the Judiciary
iv)
One person nominated by the Public Service Commission.
v)
Two members representing the Public.
vI)
Two advocates representing the Uganda Law Society.
vII)
The Attorney General - Ex Officio.
vIII)
The Secretary to the Commission.
In Brief
What the Commission does.
The Commission's day-to-day work falls into four broad areas: recruitment of judicial officers for appointment by the appointing authority; discipline and complaints in respect of judicial officers; policy advice to Government on matters relating to the administration of justice; and public education on the law and the workings of the justice system.
The Commission's day-to-day work falls into four broad areas: recruitment of judicial officers for appointment by the appointing authority; discipline and complaints in respect of judicial officers; policy advice to Government on matters relating to the administration of justice; and public education on the law and the workings of the justice system.
A detailed account of our statutory functions is set out in Functions of the Commission, and our guiding goals are laid out in Mission, Vision & Objectives.
Mission, Vision & Objectives
The purpose that shapes our work and the goals that define our success.
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Functions of the Commission
The statutory duties set out in the Constitution and the Judicial Service Act.
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Members of the Commission
Meet the members of the 7th Commission.
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