The search for a speedy and fair solution to a land dispute, or a safe and value free forum to be heard in a domestic violence case; or the opportunity to be consulted and informed as a victim in a criminal case; or even settlement of a contractual dispute, all happen in the daily lives of people. The JLOS is therefore committed to continue and improve on the needs of the people and their aspirations of the justice system, which are so related to their livelihood and opportunities in their life.  This is demonstrated through the focus on land justice, family justice, criminal justice and commercial justice.

Uganda registers a high average annual growth rate of reported crime that increases the cost of doing business and also escalates levels of poverty. Interventions in criminal justice will improve justice delivery, enhance responsive to crime and prevent crime for public safety and security; while those under the commercial justice will improve and strengthen the regulatory framework for doing business and competitiveness. These factors are vital for an improved economic environment for investment, as well as growth of other sectors of the economy.

The effect of a weak existing legislative framework and family justice mechanisms on the family has meant that the JLOS give priority to family justice as a focus area for reform in the medium term in accordance with the constitutional provisions that give due protection to the family. In addition to reforms under land justice that have sometimes resulted in public disorder, mob justice and family wrangles, the JLOS will contribute to ensuring social harmony within the communities. A focus on land justice will also strengthen the land rights of the poor and limit the drain on resources of poor households and the economy to enhance productivity.