AG to introduce Legal Practitioners Standard Board Bill in Parliament
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, announced plans to introduce the Legal Practitioners Standard Board Bill to Parliament during his address at the Ghana Bar Association Conference 2026/27 on September 14. The proposed body, an independent statutory entity, will be responsible for maintaining professional conduct and competency among lawyers, establishing an independent disciplinary committee, and safeguarding lawyers' rights during disciplinary proceedings.
Dr Ayine emphasized that these reforms aim to separate disciplinary processes from government control, ensuring that lawyers can effectively hold the government accountable. The bill will be subject to extensive consultations with various legal stakeholders before being presented to Parliament.
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