Addressing Stakeholders at the Forum, The Chief Justice stated that as the third arm of government, the building is to reflect the dignity, relevance and independence of the Judiciary.

The Chief Justice said, Judicial Service is faced with the challenge of equipping and modernizing court in the Country as pertained in other Countries.

She stated that “it is difficult for citizens to have respect for the Courts and law and for those who work in them if the Community or structures that house the courts detract from its structures”.

She noted that public trust and confidence is paramount to maintaining an orderly and stable democratic Society.

The Chief Justice gave an example of the Supreme Court of Brazil where the entire wing of one of the administrative block of the Supreme Court was a mini hospital with as many as three Cardiologist consulting rooms, pediatricians, gynecologist and other medical specialist.

“I am not for a moment suggesting that we import the idea on the same scale but I believe their model sends out a strange message we choose to ignore at our own peril.” She stated.

The Chief Justice stressed the need for a well equipped press centre to facilitate effective reportage of Court matters. Within the context of legal frame work which may help reduce friction between the Judiciary and the Media.

She commended her predecessors particularly the late Chief Justice Acquah to their foresight and invaluable contribution to the realization of the project.

The Chief Justice noted that the days deliberation will go a long way to assist in amending the proposed Court Complex to make it more fitting for its purpose and more user friendly.

Mr. Felix Abbey, an architect assured that engineers will work within the stipulated time when the work commences.