Special Courts Not for Political Witch-Hunt - Chief Justice

Special Courts Not for Political Witch-Hunt - Chief Justice

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonney, has defended the establishment of specialised courts to deal with corruption, financial crimes and illegal mining (galamsey)-related cases, dismissing perceptions that the initiative is intended to target politicians.

Special courts not for political witch-hunt  — Chief Justice

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonney, has defended the establishment of specialised courts to deal with corruption, financial crimes and illegal mining (galamsey)-related cases, dismissing perceptions that the initiative is intended to target politicians. He said the courts were intended to strengthen the justice delivery system and ensure the expeditious handling of financial malfeasance and other infractions identified in the Auditor-…

Poor court administration erodes public trust — Chief Justice

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has underscored the need for Judicial Service staff to ensure efficient court administration to strengthen public confidence in the Judiciary. He said delays, misplaced files and lapses in professionalism could undermine the reputation of the institution and erode public trust in the justice system. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was speaking last Monday at the opening of the second Quadrennial Delegates Con…

Private Citizen sues A-G, Chief Justice over legal vacation; seeks Supreme Court declaration of unconstitutionality

A Private Citizen, Elorm Kwami Gorni has sued the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine and the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Bafffoe-Bonnie over the practice of legal vacation.