Ghana's judicial institution responsible for administering the courts and justice system, currently modernizing through digital infrastructure and AI tools to improve access and efficiency.
… Assembly Member for the Emena Kokoben Boadi Appiadu Electoral Area, Kenneth Owusu Bediako, said a complaint was made to the Assembly, which indicated that the facility is under the protection of the Judicial Service. …
The Judicial Service of Ghana has directed that no court sittings be held in the Greater Accra Region on Tuesday, July 28, and Friday, July 31, 2026, as part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court. …
… Ghana can adopt the same approach through a carefully managed pilot programme involving the Judicial Service, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Prisons Service. …
… This policy unfolded over a decade through structured institutional interventions: 2001: The National ADR Programme was set up by the office of the Chief Justice following recommendations from a specialised ADR Task Force. 2009: The Judicial Service established a dedicated ADR Di …
… Some legal practitioners have in recent times called for increased investment in technology within the Judicial Service, including digital systems and improved infrastructure, to enhance efficiency and accessibility in the administration of justice. …
… Chair of Parliament’s Subsidiary Legislation Committee and member of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has criticised the passage of the Regional Tribunals Act, arguing that Ghana should prioritise investing in the existing Judicial Service …
The newly constructed residential bungalow for the Judicial Service in the Wenchi Municipality, has been left unoccupied for some months with weeds taking over the facility. …
Ghana's fight against corruption has received support through GIZ's Multi-Donor Action initiative, which facilitated inter-agency dialogue among key institutions including CHRAJ, the Ghana Police Service, the Office of the Special Prosecutor, EOCO, the Attorney-General's office, and the Judicial Service. The dialogue aimed to strengthen collaboration and improve coordination in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating corruption-related cases.
Ghana's fight against corruption has received support through GIZ's Multi-Donor Action initiative, which facilitated inter-agency dialogue among key institutions including CHRAJ, the Ghana Police Service, the Office of the Special Prosecutor, EOCO, the Attorney-General's office, and the Judicial Service. The dialogue aimed to strengthen collaboration and improve coordination in investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating corruption-related cases.
Electrical cables and generator parts have been stolen from the Oforikrom District Court in Ashanti Region, which has been completed but remains unopened. The facility has deteriorated with roof damage, weeds, and missing equipment, and an Assembly Member notes the lack of security at the site.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening Ghana's justice sector, stating that an effective and independent judiciary is essential to safeguarding democracy and driving national development. She made the remarks at the launch of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the Judicial Service.
The Judicial Service of Ghana has suspended court sittings in the Greater Accra Region on July 28 and July 31, 2026, to allow judges and magistrates to participate in the climax of the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebrations and a thanksgiving service.
Ghana's courts often impose onerous bail conditions requiring sureties with landed property, effectively denying bail to poor accused persons despite constitutional presumption of innocence. The article argues bail should ensure court appearance rather than punish poverty, and proposes electronic tracking bracelets as an alternative to property-based conditions.
Ghana's Constitution Review Commission (2011) documented widespread frustration over systemic delays in case disposal across courts and tribunals, rejecting quick-fix legislative timeframe amendments in favor of deep institutional reform.
Lawyer Theophilus Dzimega Jnr suggests that Ghana's newly passed Tribunal Law could prioritise live broadcast of "high public interest cases" to improve transparency and public access to justice. He argues the regional tribunals form part of broader measures to enhance the judicial system and that technology in court proceedings could strengthen confidence in the judicial process.
Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, Vice-Chair of Parliament's Subsidiary Legislation Committee, has criticised Parliament's passage of the Regional Tribunals Act, arguing that Ghana should prioritise investment in the existing Judicial Service's infrastructure and resources rather than establish additional tribunal courts, noting that tribunal systems are twice as expensive as traditional courts.
A newly constructed residential bungalow for the Judicial Service in Wenchi Municipality has remained unoccupied for months with weeds taking over the facility, while the High Court Judge and other key staff rent private apartments. An Assembly Member attributed the vacancy to possible encroachment and called for the Traditional Council's intervention to hand over the facility for use.
Ghana's proposed Tribunals Bill 2026, currently before Parliament, has divided opinion between those who see it as a justice reform to ease court backlogs and those concerned it may resurrect the controversial Public Tribunals of the PNDC era. A judicial perspective argues that any assessment must rest on the constitutional framework rather than historical sentiment alone.
A Justice of the Court of Appeal says Ghana's judiciary has made significant progress in modernising justice delivery through digital technology adoption, enabling electronic court proceedings and improving access across the country. The Judicial Service aims to deploy e-justice infrastructure to all courts and ensure justice is not constrained by geography.
A Justice of the Court of Appeal has said access to justice in Ghana should never depend on a person's geographical location and that every citizen deserves equal access to the judicial system. He noted that the Judicial Service has made progress in deploying digital tools and e-justice infrastructure to courts across Ghana to improve access and efficiency.
Stakeholders at Ghana's National Justice Conference called for sustainable financing of child protection systems, warning that inadequate funding could undermine efforts to combat child labour exploitation and trafficking. The conference, held in Accra, brought together government officials, lawmakers, civil society organisations, faith leaders, survivors and development partners to discuss strengthening long-term interventions for vulnerable children.
A four-year collaboration between German Development Cooperation and Ghana's justice sector has concluded with reforms aimed at expanding access to justice, strengthening legal institutions, and improving public access to legal information. The Promotion of the Rule of Law and the Judiciary in Africa (PRoLA) project, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice, involved government institutions, the judiciary, legal practitioners, civil society organisations and development partners across Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ghana.
The Judicial Service of Ghana is rolling out an AI-powered judicial assistant called Eskwai Clerk to all 445 judges and magistrates nationwide, developed through a partnership with Kwame AI. The tool is designed to support legal research, document analysis, and drafting of rulings while maintaining human oversight, with the aim of improving court efficiency and reducing case processing delays.
Ghana's Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's holiday in Canada was at his own expense and not sponsored by the service. The statement comes after public outcry over photographs of the Chief Justice with state officials at a match in Toronto, with critics arguing it raised concerns about judicial impartiality and ethics.
Eight individuals have been arrested following recent violence in Nkwanta South Municipality that claimed three lives and injured several others. The municipal chief executive says calm has been restored and appeals for fast-track trials, citing concern that previous suspects are released on bail too quickly.
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that opposition parties' outrage over Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie attending the FIFA World Cup in Canada and visiting Ghana's national team represents opportunistic political theatrics rather than substantive governance critique.
The Wa Regional Court Complex is nearing completion with a judicial delegation led by Supreme Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi conducting an inspection and proposing functional and structural adjustments, including improvements for accessibility and judges' functionality, ahead of a targeted October commissioning.
Dennis Miracles Aboagye of the People's Forum has expressed concern over the perceived closeness between Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and officials of the NDC government, citing prosecutions of political opponents and public perceptions about state institutions as evidence of threats to judicial independence.
The Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's visit to the Black Stars camp in Canada during the FIFA World Cup was undertaken in his private capacity and at his own expense while on official leave. The service stated the visit was motivated by a desire to support the national team as a patriotic Ghanaian and sports enthusiast, and was not an official function.
The Judicial Service has rejected claims that the presiding magistrate encouraged reconciliation or settlement between the accused teacher and student in the Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School assault case, stating an internal review found such reports inaccurate and unsupported by official court records.
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection inaugurated a Technical Working Group to review the current National Plan of Action on human trafficking (2022–2026) and develop a new plan for 2027–2031. The Minister emphasized that human trafficking remains a significant challenge requiring coordinated collaboration to protect vulnerable groups.
The Aflao Traditional Council has rejected a proposal to relocate the High Court serving Ketu South Municipality to Glidzi, arguing that infrastructure challenges should be addressed through reconstruction at the current Denu site, which they view as more accessible and strategically positioned for justice delivery in the southern Volta Region.
A director of Project 7 Limited has rejected claims that the company abandoned the Upper West court complex project in Wa or misused funds, stating work is ongoing and construction materials remain on site. He attributed delays partly to payment delays and explained that specialized heat-resistant doors were sourced to replace warped door frames after consultation with Judicial Service engineers.
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre and Ghana's Judicial Service have agreed to deepen collaboration to improve access to justice and enhance dispute resolution efficiency through strengthened cooperation in regulation, capacity building, and service delivery. The partnership builds on the Court-Connected ADR Programme, which over two decades has reduced case backlogs and promoted quicker settlement of disputes.
The Judicial Service is recruiting professional mediators to expand its Court-Connected Alternative Dispute Resolution programme, shifting from training recruits to engaging already certified practitioners. The effort is supported by the newly established Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre, which will serve as the regulatory body and maintain a database of accredited ADR professionals.
The Central Regional Department of Gender trained students at Cape Coast School for the Deaf on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), while calling for amendments or new legislation to address emerging TFGBV issues such as deepfake videos and online impersonation that have caused emotional trauma to many Ghanaian women.
A fire in the early hours of April 26, 2026 destroyed the Sunyani Circuit Court 'A' and District Magistrate Court 'B' building, along with all official documents, stationery and logistics housed there. The Judicial Service has relocated both courts to the Sunyani High Court premises, and the premises have been declared a crime scene while police and the Ghana National Fire Service investigate the cause.