2 research outputs found
Impact des dysfonctionnements du Tribunal de Paix de TSHILENGE sur l'accès à la justice
No full textAccess to justice is a fundamental right enshrined in national and international legal instruments. However, at the Peace Tribunal of TSHILENGE (Kasaï-Oriental province, DRC), this right remains hindered by structural, organisational and human dysfunctions. This study analyses the impact of these dysfunctions on citizens’ access to fair and effective justice, over the period 2015-2025. A mixed-method approach was employed: quantitative surveys of litigants, qualitative semi-structured interviews with judicial actors and direct observations. Results reveal chronic staffing shortages, dilapidated infrastructure, limited understanding of judicial procedures, widespread recourse to informal mechanisms, and pervasive perceptions of corruption. These factors contribute to prolonged judicial delays, case abandonment and distrust of the formal justice system. The study recommends robust reinforcement of human resources, rehabilitation of infrastructure, implementation of reception and legal mediation services, awareness raising among users, and strict disciplinary oversight to restore citizens’ trust
Analyse des facteurs structurels du dysfonctionnement du Tribunal de Paix de TSHILENGE, République Démocratique du Congo
No full textThe Tribunal de Paix of Tshilenge, a local court in the Democratic Republic of Congo, faces significant dysfunctions that impede access to justice. This study investigates the structural factors behind these dysfunctions, focusing on understaffing, inadequate infrastructure, and poor administrative management. A qualitative approach, combining semi-structured interviews, field observations, and documentary analysis, was used. Results indicate that shortages of judges and clerks, dilapidated buildings, and lack of support mechanisms for litigants create a vicious cycle of inefficiency and distrust. Recommendations include strengthening personnel, rehabilitating infrastructure, improving internal governance, and implementing user guidance and information systems. This study contributes to understanding the challenges of rural justice and proposes practical solutions tailored to the Congolese context
