A nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, has called for key institutional reforms to improve the effectiveness and independence of Ghana’s Judicial Service. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Justice Gbiel Simon Suurbaareh, highlighted the need for financial autonomy for the Judiciary, expansion of court infrastructure, investment in training and clearer internal administrative procedures.

Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, a Supreme Court nominee, has pledged a firm commitment to upholding ethical reform, judicial independence, and public trust during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 16, 2025.

A nominee to the Supreme Court, Justice Sir Dennis Dominic Adjei, has strongly urged Parliament to give priority to the Judiciary’s training budget and ensure it is safeguarded, describing it as a key investment in strengthening Ghana’s justice system.

Her Ladyship Justice Janet Anima Maafo, Supervising High Court Judge of Tema, has inaugurated a District Court at Kpone. The new court, situated in the heart of the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, forms part of ongoing efforts by the Judicial Service to ensure that every individual, regardless of location or circumstance, has access to a fair and just legal system.

The Honourable Lady Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has performed the official opening of the Criminal Assizes at the Law Court Complex, Accra, with an announcement to reform and expand the country’s jury system. The ceremony marked the first anniversary of the launch of her landmark “LEADing Justice Vision”.

The Judicial Service of Ghana has entreated the legal fraternity, especially, members of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to employ the Court Connected Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) mechanism in resolving commercial disputes to alleviate the burden on courts.