Justice delayed ...

Ghana’s justice system is clogged, and people who’ve turned to the courts are often frustrated and upset. In an analysis on The Conversation site, Raymond Atuguba notes that the result is that many people are seeking justice outside the law. ‘It is this frustration that has birthed rebellion against the country’s courts. For example in July 2016, two panelists on an Accra-based radio station, Montie FM, made on-air threats to kill judges. They, along with the presenter, were subsequently convicted of contempt by the Supreme Court. The growing displeasure with the civil litigation process doesn’t bode well for the courts, lawyers, or the integrity of the system of rule of law. If the system is to regain people’s confidence it must undergo massive reforms.’ Atuguba points out that a functional justice system is crucial to peace and development. ‘A better Ghana awaits only if the country has the courage to take on the challenge of reforming its courts.’

Full analysis on The Conversation site