Published on 22/11/2024
East African Court of Justice Acting Registrar, Ms. Christine Mutimura, received a delegation from the Office of the Solicitor General of the United Republic of Tanzania.
The team visited the EACJ to benchmark the Court’s Case Management System (CMS) and explore best practices in electronic filing systems.
The delegation was led by Mr. Camilius Ruhinda, Director of Case Management and Quality Assurance at the Solicitor General’s Office, who expressed a keen interest in learning from the EACJ’s experience with the CMS and sharing insights on developing an effective system.
During the visit, Her Worship Ms. Mutimura highlighted the EACJ’s commitment to adopting a paperless approach to court processes and noted that, the Court’s case management system whose development was anchored on the EACJ Court Rules of Procedure ,2019, is currently being upgraded to expand its accessibility to the public, so as to enhance access to justice and justice delivery. The upgrade will also give due consideration to the recently adopted EAC ICT Policy and Strategy as well as the.
Mr. Boniface Ogoti from the 1st Instance Division of the Court provided a comprehensive presentation on the functionality and benefits of the EACJ CMS, highlighting key features and advantages of the system including:
- Data Management: Automated generation of reports and statistics on cases, including their origin by country, ageing analysis of cases, etc;
- Electronic Filing: Simplified initiation of filing processes and electronic approvals, allowing for seamless e-filing.
- Case Tracking: Real-time tracking of case progress for legal practitioners.
- User Monitoring: Oversight capabilities enabling the Registrar to monitor system users.
- Judgment Drafting: Secure tools for judges to draft judgments, with strict control measures to ensure confidentiality.
- Integrated Tools: Support for recording and video conferencing, particularly useful during hybrid court sessions.
Following the presentation, Mr. Ruhinda lauded the EACJ for its technological advancements and emphasized the value of the shared experience. He expressed optimism that the insights gained from the visit would enhance the operations of the Solicitor General’s Office in Tanzania.
The Acting Registrar in closing the meeting, commended the existing good relations between the two institutions and committed to the Court’s availability whenever the need arises.
Also in attendance were the staff of the Court and staff of the Solicitor General of Tanzania.
