{
  "id": 11017148,
  "title": "24-Hour Economy requires faster justice for commercial cases - Chief of Staff",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/24-hour-economy-requires-faster-justice-for-commercial-cases-chief-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T19:54:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/24-hour-economy-requires-faster-justice-for-commercial-cases-chief-of-staff"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has emphasized the need for faster resolution of commercial disputes in Ghana's 24-hour economy to attract investments. Speaking at the Ghana Law Society's maiden Annual Bar Conference, Debrah highlighted that regulatory uncertainty and delays in contract enforcement increase investment risks. He stated that Ghana's ambition for a competitive investment environment requires laws that keep pace with modern commerce. Debrah proposed that legal reform should encompass faster dispute resolution, clear land administration, predictable licensing, and regular reviews of obsolete legislation. He also suggested that new regulations should be assessed based on their economic cost, impact on individual rights, and practical enforceability. Debraf warned that slow justice, weak contract enforcement, and regulatory uncertainty can discourage investment. He noted that businesses need a legal system that provides certainty and resolves disputes within a reasonable time. Debrah stressed that legal reform is an economic policy as well, as efficient laws reduce risk, protect rights, and enable businesses to grow.",
  "summary": "Dr Debrah speaking at the maiden Annual Bar Conference of the Ghana Law Society, said regulatory uncertainty and delays in enforcing contracts increase risks for businesses and can undermine investment.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's 24-hour economy demands faster justice for commercial cases.",
    "Regulatory uncertainty and delays increase investment risks.",
    "Legal reform should focus on quicker dispute resolution and clear land administration."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "24-Hour Economy to make Eastern Region production, export hub – Tanoh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/24-hour-economy-to-make-eastern-region-production-export-hub-tanoh",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:54:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}