By Francis Kobena Tandoh
Ghana’s Parliament on Friday passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, paving the way for the reintroduction of a tribunal system under a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Ghana’s justice delivery system.
The Bill was approved after its third reading in the early hours of Friday by the Majority Caucus, despite a boycott by the Minority.
The legislation establishes a modern legal framework for the creation, composition, jurisdiction and operation of public tribunals, in line with the 1992 Constitution.
It is intended to reintroduce Regional and District Tribunals as specialised judicial bodies and speed up the adjudication of specialised cases, including economic, environmental and other matters assigned by law.
The rest are to improve access to justice and reduce delays in the court system and ensure tribunal proceedings operate within constitutional safeguards, judicial independence and the rule of law.
The Bill generated intense public debate before its passage. Supporters, including the Attorney-General, argued that the tribunals would enhance access to justice and improve the efficiency of the judiciary.
Critics, including the Minority in Parliament and the Trades Union Congress (TUC), expressed concerns over the possible revival of a system associated with past political excesses and questioned the need for separate tribunals.
The Bill will now be sent to President John Dramani Mahama for assent before it becomes law. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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