Alternative Justice Mechanism
BCM is an innovative community based informal Justice Model that was developed as an alternative justice mechanism to enhance access to justice for the poor and most vulnerable communities.
It derives its operations from the informal justice systems that many African societies used before the coming of the formal system.
Various studies have shown that there is a high prevalence of justice needs in Uganda.
Bataka Courts is a citizens’ led and driven model, facilitated by a panel of 7 elders selected by community members to dispense justice and resolve conflicts.
“I can’t believe how much I have saved, I am now happy that I did not sell anything to get justice like I did when my small piece of land was grabbed”, an excited Joyce Kobusingye
BCM is an innovative community based informal Justice Model that was developed as an alternative justice mechanism to enhance access to justice for the poor and most vulnerable communities. It derives its operations from the informal justice systems that many African societies used before the coming of the formal system.