Legal Vacation: We cannot continue to allow an arm of government to grind to a halt for 3 months - Gyampo
He argues that the judiciary can adopt a roster system similar to what operates across the public service, allowing some judges to take leave while others remain at post to keep the courts functioning.
Prof. Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, has expressed his disapproval of the current system of shutting down large portions of Ghana’s justice system during legal vacations. He believes this practice is an outdated legacy of colonial times and an inefficient way to manage the judiciary. According to Prof. Gyampo, Ghana cannot claim to be modernizing its public services while the judiciary is allowed to significantly slow down due to an entire arm of government being on vacation.
He proposes a roster system, similar to what is used in the public service, where some judges take leave while others remain on duty to keep courts operational. This system would allow judges to take their vacations without compromising access to justice. Prof. Gyampo argues that this approach respects the right of judicial personnel to take leave while ensuring citizens can still access the courts.
He also questions the traditional expectations surrounding courtroom attire, suggesting that these expectations have little bearing on a lawyer's professional competence or the quality of their arguments. Prof. Gyampo criticizes political leaders for appearing inconsistent in their stance on the issue, suggesting they should support a broader consensus on how the judiciary should operate during vacation periods.
He urges Ghanaians to demand clear and consistent explanations from political leaders, rather than being swayed by attempts to exploit public ignorance.
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