Be judges, but remain human – Chief Justice
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has cautioned judges and magistrates against allowing the demands of judicial office to strip them of their humanity. He said although the judicial robe demanded restraint, discipline and a measure of distance, it should never require judges to cease being human. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie made the call when he addressed … The post Be judges, but remain…
Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has advised judges and magistrates not to let the responsibilities of their judicial roles diminish their humanity. He emphasized that while judicial dress calls for restraint, discipline, and a degree of separation, it should not compel judges to become devoid of human qualities. During a speech at the 45th Annual Conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJ) in Accra, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie shared his personal experience, noting a recent period where he faced criticism for allowing his personal humanity to overshadow his official restraint, especially due to his attendance at public events and visits to state institutions.
"In recent times, I have encountered some difficulties in my office precisely because I allowed my humanity to override my official restraint," he explained. He further elaborated that his attendance at public events was to honor close friends and relatives, while his role as Chairman of the Council for Legal Education and Training required him to make official visits and engagements, situations where he believed remaining within the confines of his office might have been the wiser choice.
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