The Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS)
18 Institutions. One Vision. Justice, Law and Order for Inclusive Growth.
About Us
The Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) is a sector wide approach that brings together 18 [1] institutions with closely linked mandates responsible for administering justice, maintaining law and order and promoting the observance of human rights. JLOS is a major player in the promotion of the rule of law in Uganda. Through a sector wide approach, the sector brings together state and non-state actors who play complementary roles in planning, budgeting, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
MISSION
To improve the safety of the person, security of property, and access to justice for inclusive growth with the overall goal of promoting the rule of law.
VISION
A safe and just society.
CORE VALUES
- Rule of Law
- Accountability
- Human Rights
- Collaboration
- Innovation
Concept
WHAT IS THE JUSTICE LAW AND ORDER SECTOR (JLOS)?
JLOS is a major player in the promotion of the rule of law in Uganda. Through a sector-wide approach (SWAp), JLOS brings together state and non-state actors who play complementary roles in planning, budgeting, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The vision of JLOS is to ensure that people in Uganda live in a safe and just society. The mission is to improve the safety of the person, security of property, and access to justice for inclusive growth with the overall goal to promote the rule of law. Key interventions are focused towards ensuring the following:
- Complete chain of justice
- Promotion of 3Cs (Communication, Coordination and Cooperation)
- Common planning framework
- Promotion of legal reforms – creating enabling environment for development, safety and security
- Innovations in programming
- Resource mobilization and rationalized allocation
JLOS Institutions
JLOS unites 18 institutions under one framework:
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA)
– Lead institution
The Judiciary
Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA)
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MoGLSD)
– Justice for Children, Probation Functions
Ministry of Local Government
– Local Council Courts
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP)
Judicial Service Commission (JSC)
Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC)
Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC)
Uganda Police Force (UPF)
Uganda Prison Service (UPS)
Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC)
Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT)
Law Development Centre (LDC)
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)
Uganda Law Society (ULS)
Centre for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (CADER)
News & Articles
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Editor’s Note: The JLOS Story of Hope and Impact
As Uganda advances towards inclusive governance, the Justice, Law and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) remains one of the most prominent examples of collaboration, reform, and public…
Statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
It is my great pleasure to introduce this publication, which documents the remarkable journey and achievements of the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS) in…
Statement by the Austria Development Cooperation (ADC)
The Austria Development Cooperation (ADC) is honoured to partner with the Government of Uganda through the Justice, Law, and Order Sub-programme (JLOS) in promoting justice,…