Mutuuzo criticizes courts over GBV cases

Ninety-five percent of all disputes in Uganda are processed outside the courts. Between January and December 2021, 14,570 juveniles were defiled, statistics from the 2021 Annual Crime Report have revealed.

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Peace Mutuuzo, Gender and Culture state minister signs an autograp. (photo by Juliet Kasirye)

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Peace Mutuuzo, the Minister of State for Gender and Culture, has lashed out at the Judiciary for settling Gender-based Violence (GBV) cases out of court, saying this exacerbates the vice.

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Mutuuzo criticizes courts over GBV cases

Ninety-five percent of all disputes in Uganda are processed outside the courts. Between January and December 2021, 14,570 juveniles were defiled, statistics from the 2021 Annual Crime Report have revealed.

Peace Mutuuzo, Gender and Culture state minister signs an autograp. (photo by Juliet Kasirye)

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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