I witnessed the swearing-in of our new Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Dr. Flavian Zeija, at State House, Entebbe. I thank the retiring Deputy Chief Justice, Hon. Richard Buteera, who has served the judiciary for over 44 years, and congratulate Dr. Zeija on his appointment. I welcome his remarks about outdated and irrational legal practices, particularly in matters of inheritance and land disputes. There is a need for a justice system that aligns with societal realities. Why should people go through such unnecessary procedures to inherit property? In the past, clans handled such issues when there was no centralised authority. Today, if the law allows girls to inherit property, provided it’s in a will or agreed upon by the clan, then we should incorporate that into the law.
