A Justice of the Supreme Court, His Lordship Justice Julius Ansah has charged the National Media Commission (NMC), to address issues of standards and quality in the practice of journalism in the country.

“We need journalists who have the training and skill to operate in this lightning speed media environment without compromising quality. We need media houses that promote and produce content that is ethical, useful and relevant. I hope that you will find ways to address this matter, working with the trade association and the media organizations themselves”, he said.

This was at a swearing-in of 16 out of 18 new members of the Commission. His Lordship Justice Ansah encouraged the newly sworn-in, to carry out their tasks without compromise and to review the Commissions’ operations to make them more effective.

A first Model Child-Friendly Court has opened in Accra to cater for cases related to children. Inaugurated by Her Ladyship the Chief Justice, Justice Sophia A.B. Akuffo, the Court provides a safe environment for children as they interact with the justice system.

 According to the Chief Justice, protection of the human rights of children is crucial to the development of every nation, hence the establishment of this special Court which is being equipped to ensure quality juvenile justice delivery and the protection of the rights of minors.

“The special Court is created to recognize and accommodate the physical, developmental and emotional requirements of children and to ensure that they are not overburdened by the trauma of having to go through the judicial system” she stated.

In a bid to expand the implementation of the e-Justice project to meet international standards, the Judicial Service of Ghana, is further exploring IT training opportunities for selected Judges and Staff, particularly Registrars in Serbia.

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the introduction of the e-Justice or Paperless Court System in Ghana as a means of revamping public confidence in the judicial process and Ghana’s Judiciary in general. The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described the introduction of the e-Justice or Paperless Court System in Ghana as a means of revamping public confidence in the judicial process and Ghana’s Judiciary in general. 

“All cases and parties before the Court are important and therefore must be given the same level of attention.  The parties must be accorded the same level of respect and the issues raised must be considered carefully.  I have always insisted that trivial matters do not end up in Court.  Serious issues are raised before the Court hence my reluctance to crack jokes on the Bench.”

Her Ladyship the Chief Justice, Justice Sophia A. B. Akuffo has advised the youth to use their time, especially on the internet profitably, as time wasted can never be regained.

“Use the internet to gain knowledge and for education purposes rather than engage in negative and criminal activities”, she said.

Her Ladyship the Chief Justice, Justice Sophia A. B. Akuffo has advised Ghanaian youth to take their studies seriously, in order to be well equipped with essential skills, which will make them transformational future leaders.