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Attorney-General lays tribunal bill to revive public tribunals in justice system reform
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Key Points
- The Attorney-General has laid the Tribunal Bill 2026 in Parliament, proposing the re-establishment of Regional and District Tribunals.
- The Bill aims to address a legal gap left by defunct tribunals, promote access to justice, reduce case backlogs, and enable citizen participation in justice delivery.
- The proposed system will be anchored within the Judiciary, emphasizing due process, human rights protection, and a clear administrative structure under the Judicial Council.
- Regional Tribunals will have powers equivalent to the High Court, while District Tribunals will align with Circuit Courts for specified criminal matters.
- Their jurisdiction will cover offences under various acts including Criminal Offences, Narcotics Control, Income Tax, Customs, and Minerals and Mining, as well as economic fraud and loss of state funds.
Why This Matters
This bill is significant for Ghana as it seeks to overhaul a critical aspect of its justice delivery system, aiming to improve efficiency and access to justice for citizens. By re-establishing tribunals, the government hopes to reduce the burden on traditional courts, tackle case backlogs, and ensure faster, specialized adjudication of specific cases, which can indirectly benefit the overall business and social environment.
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