Ghana's Courts Go Digital: E-Filing System Launches October 1st
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie announces electronic filing and digital court processes beginning October, marking a major judicial transformation.
Berekum defilement case stalled: Parents cry foul over delayed trial of 12-year-old victim
Parents of a 12-year-old girl allegedly defiled in Berekum appeal to Chief Justice for intervention after repeated court delays.
Wontumi's 20-Year Sentence Faces Legal Challenge as Defence Team Questions Court Verdict
NPP politician's legal team contests conviction, signalling immediate appeal based on evidence inconsistencies.
Ghana trains traditional rulers and officials to boost customary justice delivery
Government strengthens traditional governance through capacity-building workshop for chiefs and registrars at ILGS.
Legal Expert Warns Against Repeating Tribunal Past as Ghana Considers New Justice System
Lands and Mines Watch Ghana director urges nationwide consultation on proposed Tribunals Bill, citing historical concerns about political manipulation and public trust.
Former NAFCO Boss Files Petition Against AG Over Alleged Mistreatment During Legal Case
Ex-NAFCO CEO Hanan Abdul-Wahab has formally petitioned Ghana's Attorney-General, claiming harassment and unlawful detention.
Ghana's Tribunals Act 2026: New Framework Replaces 27-Year-Old Law to Modernise Justice Delivery
Parliament passes sweeping Tribunals Act 2026 to overhaul Ghana's dormant tribunal system, replacing Act 459 with modern dual-tier structure for citizen-led justice.
Speed Without Shortcuts: NPP's Kwarteng Warns Against Fast-Track Justice Bill
Opposition figure Kwarteng cautions that expedited tribunal courts risk deepening Ghana's justice system problems rather than solving them.
Ghana's Tribunals Bill: Legal expert Bentil argues for court reform over new institutions
Constitutional lawyer Frank Bentil questions the government's push for special tribunals, advocating strengthening existing courts instead.
Excessive Bail Violates Ghana's Constitution, Says Prominent Rights Advocate
Legal expert Kofi Bentil argues that bail conditions designed to be impossible to meet breach fundamental constitutional protections for the accused.
Ghana's Courts in Crisis: Lawyer Exposes 50+ Vacancies as Justice System Struggles with Infrastructure Collapse
A senior lawyer warns that over 50 Ghanaian courts lack judges, citing infrastructure and personnel shortages as critical barriers to justice delivery.
Regional Tribunal Courts Could Drain Ghana's Purse With US$10m Operating Budget — Legal Expert Warns
GIMPA law lecturer warns establishing regional tribunal courts across Ghana could cost over US$10 million to operate effectively.