Also known as: Judicial Service of Ghana
Judicial Service — Ghana's court administration body overseeing court operations, dispute resolution programs, and infrastructure development across regional and circuit courts.
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… The programme brought together representatives from the Ghana Health Service, the National Youth Authority, the Judicial Service, and the Legal Aid Commission.
Cape Coast Deaf students trained on technology-facilitated gender-based violenceJoy Online
The Judicial Service has relocated the Circuit Court ‘A’ and District Magistrate Court ‘B’ in Sunyani to the Sunyani High Court premises following a fire outbreak that engulfed the court building, a follow-up by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has revealed. …
Court premises declared crime scene as Judicial Service relocates Sunyani Circuit, Magistrate CourtsA 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.
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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.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
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.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →