She is a Deputy Registrar at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court of the Republic of Uganda | Lecturer Peace and Security Studies at the Faculty of Education and Peace Studies, Karamoja Peace And Technology University.

With a Master’s in International Legal Studies from Georgetown University and seventeen years of working experience with the Uganda Courts of Judicature, and five years in private/public sector with NGOs, and Law Firms, her areas of expertise are reproductive health rights and access to justice for women and children in conflict situations. As a legal practitioner, she developed a strong and successful track record for promoting international human rights standards in courts and advocating for Alternative Dispute Resolution, plea bargain and Small Claims Procedure.

Juliet has experience in Commercial Law and Transitional Justice. Her work has been dedicated to protecting human rights, the rule of law, women, peace, and security. She has worked with people in conflict with the law especially vulnerable communities in post-conflict situations. She has been an independent consultant for Tufts University, researching the impact of corruption on the Criminal Justice System and State Legitimacy in fragile states. Juliet is a blogger with CDA Fletcher School of Law on corruption in Post-Conflict situations.

A Deputy Registrar at the International Crimes Division High Court, she has been very instrumental in fast-tracking adjudication of heinous crimes such as Trafficking in Person, Terrorism and of War Crimes, she has advocated for establishment of the witness protection unit and justice for victims of crimes. Juliet is intentional, result driven, resilient and always ready to roll-up her sleeves to get the task done.

She co-founded “Over the Moon,” a charity that promotes education for schoolgirls by reducing menstrual absenteeism in conflict affected-northern Uganda. This earned her special recognition from the Women’s Law and Public Policy Fellowship Program of Georgetown University.

THE JUDICIARY OF UGANDA: January 2007- to date.

For the last 17 years, I have served the Judiciary in various positions. Each position has included adjudication of civil and criminal disputes, writing judgments, supervision of Judicial and Non-Judicial Officers, management of funds and Court assets as elucidated below;

Position: – Deputy Registrar – Kampala (June 2021- to date)

Responsibilities/Achievements:

1. International Crimes Division of the High Court(ICD)

Currently as Deputy Registrar, I have achieved great millstones in ensuring that The War crimes case of Uganda Vs Thomas Kwoyelo is fast tracked for judgment in only six months, saving more than 2 billion in cost of adjudication.

• I have streamlined the internal case cluster management system which has made the court more efficient in trial of heinous cases of Trafficking in Persons and Terrorism through lobbying for funds for training judicial officers from Development Partners.
• I have developed pathways with other stake holders like the ODPP, UPF and other Security Agencies to ensure effective investigation and adjudication of cases.
• Created legal awareness of the ICD’s mandate to the general public through art and memorabilia. I have also successfully carried out outreaches in the Post Conflict region.
• Mobilized resources for capacity building of the Judicial officers at ICD.
• Completed the Developed is Registry Manuel, streamlined processes, including witness protection.

1. Commercial Division of the High Court

• My biggest achievement at the Commercial Division of the High Court was ascertaining the actual caseload, the value of the cases, and the aging of the backlog. This has informed the strategic direction and work plan for the court.
• Improved the Court Case Management System to facilitate business processes through digitalization. Successfully on-boarded the ECCMIS at the Commercial Court.
• Established a Case Audit System to Detect and Prevent Fraud.
• Documented Non-Tax Revenues, and established Case Value Monitoring System.
• Implemented the work plans of the Division, and fully accounted for all resources allocated to the court.
• Successfully executed the EACJ Conference and Court Session in November 2022.
• Supervised the renovation of the Commercial Court and ensured value for money
• Rebranded the Court vision and mission statement aligned to modern Commercial Justice.
• Built a strong, resilient results-oriented team maned by unit heads.                   

Position: – Chief Magistrate –  Luwero, Mukono, Kayunga, Buikwe and Buvuma Island Magisterial Areas.  (September 2017- JUNE 2021)

Responsibilities/Achievements:

• First Chief Magistrate to adjudicate cases-insitu in Koome and Buvuma islands.
• During COVID 19 Pandemic I concluded an unprecedented 1076 criminal and civil disputes in my Magisterial Area.
• Developed Annual Work Plans, Statistical and Managerial Reports for Mukono, Kayunga, and Lugazi Magisterial Areas. Launched small claims procedure and piloted the Pepperdine University Public Defender Program; all to improve access to justice.
• Supervised 40 Court staff, 10 Magistrate Grade I Courts and 8 Magistrate Grade II Courts.
• Provided technical and legal support to Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and community-based organizations (CBOs) within the District Coordination Committee.
• Successfully managed High Court sessions, including the special session on SGBV.
• Occasionally provided technical assistance in the office of the Registrar Mukono High Court Circuit.                       

Position: – Principal Magistrate Grade One – Mengo Chief Magistrate Court and Law Development Centre Kampala. (December 2016 – September 2017)

Responsibilities/Achievements:

• Supervised 15 Court staff and managed the Courts’ assets.
• Advised senior management on case statistics and backlog management.
• Supervised detention centres like the police stations and prison staff and ensured compliance with human rights standards for suspects.
• Provided technical and legal support to Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and community-based organizations (CBOs) within the District Coordination Committee.
• Trained community-based organizations on Court procedures and access.
• Provided technical and legal support to the Law Development Centre (LDC) Legal Aid Clinic, responsible for probono services for indigent court users.
• Supervised Bar-course students during court/ moot sessions; provided professional advice and an external examiner for LDC.
• Managed the family court, including Juvenile offenders, and promoted restorative justice, diversion, and community integration.
• Independent consultant for Tufts University.

Position: – Senior Magistrate – Kampala City Council Court, Kampala (November 2010 – December 2015)

Responsibilities/Achievements:

• Adjudicated civil and criminal cases including labour disputes and supervised 8 Court staff. Streamlined protection of street children, encouraged diversion and reintegration with families in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Streamlined the implementation of Kampala City by-laws that regulate trade health, education, and building.
• Introduced and promoted Alternative dispute resolution.
• Streamlined SGBV prevention, care, and support program for women in collaboration with the police family protection unit, NGOs, and CBOs.
• Carried out community outreach and prison visits to provide legal education and counselling.
• Promoted access to justice for the Juveniles by conducting court sessions at the detention Centres of Naguru and Kampiringisa.
• Trained Kira Police on effective investigation and crime scene management. This translated into 70% criminal convictions.      

Position: – Magistrate Grade one – Lira Chief Magistrate Court,

Care taker Amolatar & Dokolo Grade One Courts. (January 2007- October 2010)

Responsibilities/Achievements:

• Administered justice in Court for fragile communities and promoted alternative dispute resolution.
• Developed and launched human rights referral pathway linking the communities to the courts, police, and other humanitarian offices in Lira, Amolatar, And Oyam Districts.
• Supported the implementation of the Peace, Recovery, and Reconstruction Process.
• Promoted reconciliation and peace-building initiatives at the community level through the office of Wan Nyachi.
• Provided technical support in mainstreaming protection and gender principles for UNHCR partner Agencies and other stakeholders in response to the needs of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations.
• Trained police and paralegals in identifying and provision of social support to victims of gender-based violence, thus increasing prosecution for victims. (USA Department of Justice)
• Supported Government and International Organizations’ initiatives in the transitional justice process in Northern Uganda.
• Together with the U.S. Department of Justice, I trained the Police in Lira, Amolatar, and Oyam Districts in Community policing in the emergence and post-conflict response.
• Established and strengthened court case management, referral path between SGBV, Protection, primary health, and reproductive health programs in collaboration with District Authorities and NGOs.
• Provided legal counseling and Guidance to former abductees, especially land justice.

2. Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Kampala, Uganda. (June 2004 – December 2006)                      

Position: Legal Officer – Children/Women Protection.

Responsibilities/Achievements:

• Worked with Wakiso District Community Development Assistants (CDAs) and other local Council Court members to conduct family tracing and reunification of the former street children with their families.
• Launched sustainable child protection through improved legal awareness of children and women’s rights amongst families in Wakiso, Kampala, and Luwero districts. The same program has been adopted in the Gulu legal aid project, which FIDA-U still manages (2006).
• Investigated and represented cases of child abuse or neglect.
• Handled interviews of family members and other childcare professionals to assess child safety.
• Developed strategic project sustainability plan for FIDA-U donor-founded programs linked to the existing government structure.
• Counselled parents on their parental roles and responsibilities, the children’s statute, and the International Convention on the Rights of a Child (ICRC),
• Carried out community outreach and sensitization on children’s rights, child abuse, and child labour in accordance with the national and international laws
• Counselled formerly abducted children on the integration programs in the community.
• Designed the District referral networks on child protection, identification of psychosocial needs, and support for formerly abducted children.
• Conducted capacity-building training on women’s and children’s rights and advised local Government Authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders on the protection needs, referrals, and feedback mechanisms.
• Drafted reports regarding the protection of women and reintegration of children in Kampala and Wakiso districts. Reports include statistics on all work activities, work progress as per targets, and recommendations for improved service delivery to the refugee community.
• Was instrumental in writing a shadow report for FIDA-U on the Status of Human Rights in Uganda for OAU (2006)
• Documented cases of human rights abuse within the communities were shared with the protection working group at the national level within the District chain-link committee.

3. Kampala Advocates & Solicitors Office, Kampala, Uganda: Legal Assistant. (March 2003- June 2004)

Responsibilities/Achievements:

• Provided legal counselling services and representation for indigent individuals.
• Conducted legal research for Paul Palia Kiapi’s Legal Manual Series.
• Represented pro bono clients and interviewed mainly asylum seekers for admission in the country.
• Drafted and filed court documents.
• Identified, referred, and monitored vulnerable children and women for appropriate services.

4. Vega Software Ltd, Kampala, Uganda: Legal Assistant (March 2001 – September 2004)

Responsibilities/Achievements:

• Reviewed and drafted contracts and memorandum of understanding and developed work plans and contract templates.
• Provided legal opinion on cooperate affairs

2024-  on going: Federation of Uganda Employers; Female Future Leadership Development Program.

2014- 2015: Masters of Laws in International Legal Studies, Georgetown University Law Centre Washington DC, USA.

• Certificate in International Human Rights Law (Specialized programme).
• Certificate in Women’s, Law and Public Policy & Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (Fellow -2014/2015)

2011 – 2012: Post Graduate Diploma in General Management, Uganda Management Institute- Kampala, Uganda.

2009 – July: Diploma in Democracy, Human Rights and the Courts, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.

2002 – 2003: Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Law Development Centre, Kampala, Uganda.

1997 – 2001: Bachelor of Laws, Makerere University, Faculty of Law– Kampala, Uganda.

• Pepperdine University, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Mediating the Litigated Cases (June 2016).
• Understanding of the International Criminal Court, Roles, Procedures, and Modalities (April 2016): conducted by the International Criminal Court- Kampala. This training was critical in understanding the ICC Act and the role of states in transitional justice.
• Counseling and psychosocial support in complex emergencies and disasters (April 2010).
• Service Resource Mapping and Planning of Service Provision (August 2010), CARE International.
• Democracy, Human Rights, Managerial Problems and the Courts-DANIDA- Copenhagen, Denmark (August-September 2009).
• Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Advocacy skills (2007) FIDA Uganda. The training focused on project planning with specific reference to donor-funded programs. Emphasis was on how to get the most out of the project for longevity.
• Street Law Course – on Human Rights – 2007 FIDA Uganda. As legal officer children’s desk, I received special training on street law to build the youth’s capacity to promote and protect human rights.
• Service resource mapping and planning of service provision (August 2009); Conducted by CARE International. This capacity-building training helps me identify stakeholders in post-conflict Uganda and develop synergies for justice delivery.
• Reproductive health, Alcohol use and abuse, men and HIV/AIDS, and family planning (2009) facilitated by Reproductive Health Uganda Makerere chapter. The training focused on the government’s obligation to provide reproductive health rights.
• Prevention and Addressing Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Humanitarian Emergencies (2010). The training addressed issues of power dynamics in post-conflict situations. The role of gender in post-conflict reconstruction processes.
• Implementation of Strategic Litigation on sexual and gender-based violence in emergencies (December 2007) INTERRIGHTS International & FIDA-Uganda.

• Facilitation in the Criminal Justice System; A system Analysis of Corruption in the Police and Courts in Northern Uganda, Institute of Human Security. The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Occasional Paper (September 2016)
• Hear our Voices Too: Enhancing Women’s Participation in Post-Conflict Economic Development in Northern Uganda. Georgetown University, Washington DC (unpublished, 2015).
• The problem with us: Addressing the practical impediments in the applicability of the complementarity principle in the Peace and Reconstruction Process in Northern Uganda. Georgetown University, Washington DC Fall (unpublished, 2014)
• The Centrality of Gender Equality and Women’s Rights as a Sustainable Development Goal for International Financial Institutions Effectiveness. Georgetown University, Washington DC Spring (unpublished, 2015)
• Can Traditional Ritual Deliver Justice to Sexual Violence Victims in the Aftermath of Conflict? Georgetown University, Washington DC Spring (unpublished,2015).
• Access to Justice for Women and the Role of the Judiciary. African Initiative for the Needy Ugandans (AIFNU, 2011).
• The Role of Women in Peace Building Process in Northern Uganda. Workshop for Lango Cultural Leaders. Lira Uganda. (2010)
• The Role of the Police in The Administration of Justice in Uganda 2007. U.S Department of Justice, Lira. Training for investigative officers in post-conflict law enforcement.
• The Law and Deliberate Spread of HIV-AIDS. Makerere University Kampala, 2001.

• English: Read (Excellent), Written (Excellent), spoken (Excellent).
• Lango: Read (Excellent), Written (Fair), Spoken (Excellent).
• Kaswahili: Read (Fair), Written (Fair), Spoken (Fair).

1. Federation of Women Lawyers (Uganda) (Member)
2. International Women Judges Association Uganda Chapter (Member).
3. East African Judges and Magistrates Association (Member).
4. Volunteer with a Community-Based Organization on women’s rights and advocacy.
5. National Association of Women Judges (Member).