Boko calls for judicial reforms to uphold human rights

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President Duma Boko has called for far-reaching judicial reforms to enhance access to justice and uphold human rights, warning that the current system risks shutting out those it was created to protect.

Speaking this week at the opening of the Judicial Conference held in Palapye, Boko said the judiciary must urgently review its operations to ensure they are more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly.

The three-day gathering, themed "Upholding Human Rights Through Judicial Reforms and Accountability," had brought together judges, legal practitioners, academics, and policymakers to explore solutions for a more responsive and inclusive justice system.

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Boko calls for judicial reforms to uphold human rights

President Duma Boko has called for far-reaching judicial reforms to enhance access to justice and uphold human rights, warning that the current system risks shutting out those it was created to protect.

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