The Principal Judge, Yorokamu Bamwine has told the judiciary to offer support to the banking fraternity against fraud.
Bamwine observed that the increasing trend of information communication technology offers more challenges as cybercrime fraudster take advantage.
"As the use of technology increases, so is the risk of technology led frauds. In our society where technology is just catching up as a way of life, most people steal not because they are needy but due to weak laws. As judiciary, we must strive to ensure that administration of justice is made a reality by being fair, speedy and mindful of needs of society," said Bamwine
He was giving a key note address during the opening ceremony of the Judges' and Magistrates' conference held at Mbale Resort Hotel. The conference was held under the theme "emerging issues in the banking industry."
Bamwine observed that the increasing trend of information communication technology offers more challenges as cybercrime fraudster take advantage.
"As the use of technology increases, so is the risk of technology led frauds. In our society where technology is just catching up as a way of life, most people steal not because they are needy but due to weak laws. As judiciary, we must strive to ensure that administration of justice is made a reality by being fair, speedy and mindful of needs of society," said Bamwine
He was giving a key note address during the opening ceremony of the Judges' and Magistrates' conference held at Mbale Resort Hotel. The conference was held under the theme "emerging issues in the banking industry."
Bamwine advised bankers to be able to differentiate between willful defaulters from genuine ones.
This he said is because we have borrowers who take money with intention of paying back.
"It is our duty as courts to strike an appropriate balance and remain vigilant without compromising the judicial process," said Bamwine
Bamwine's statement comes at a time the chief justice Bart Katureebe, cracked the whip on magistrates over bribes. Katureebe was on the eastern Ugandan tour in a special programme to visit magistrates in the region. Read more
This he said is because we have borrowers who take money with intention of paying back.
"It is our duty as courts to strike an appropriate balance and remain vigilant without compromising the judicial process," said Bamwine
Bamwine's statement comes at a time the chief justice Bart Katureebe, cracked the whip on magistrates over bribes. Katureebe was on the eastern Ugandan tour in a special programme to visit magistrates in the region. Read more
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