THE Law Reform Commission has identified several loopholes in eight laws, including those governing economic sabotage and organised crime.

Justice Winfrida Korosso of the Court of Appeal, who is also chairperson of the commission, made this observation in presenting a report on the review of the laws on Thursday, at a parliamentary committee session.

She said that the commission further noted the absence of a dedicated body to manage and coordinate protection issues for informants and witnesses, while there are inconsistencies between the protection regulations for informants and witnesses and the relevant protective laws.

This situation poses a major challenge, she stated, pointing at deficiencies in laws governing bail and compliance with legislation on property rights and joint rights.

The commission identified shortcomings in the application of the Criminal Procedure Act regarding the dismissal of court cases, as well as in laws governing penalties for offences, she stated.

Other contentious issues noticed include maritime transport regulations as well as those applying to land transport and especially road transport, she further noted.

Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, the Constitutional and Legal Affairs minister, after receiving the report, acknowledged that the commission's work is extensive and requires in-depth research to achieve meaningful improvements that align the laws with contemporary needs.

He expressed confidence that the recommendations in the report would meet public expectations plus stakeholders in the criminal justice system, affirming that the government is already preparing a bill for rectifying various provisions.

The minister however urged the commission to conduct self-assessments of its operations in order to function as a research institution, in the manner of similar bodies.

He appealed to public agencies and ministerial departments considering legal amendments to submit them to the commission for thorough research and recommendations that would enhance law provisions and ensure their longevity.

The report on the laws will be presented in the National Assembly for further action, he added.