{
  "id": 13407746,
  "title": "Don’t let speed of information become your judgement – CJ tells new lawyers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/dont-let-speed-of-information-become-your-judgement-cj-tells-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:35:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dont-let-speed-of-information-become-your-judgement-cj-tells-new-lawyers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has cautioned newly qualified lawyers to exercise caution before disseminating information, warning against the spread of misinformation through digital platforms. He emphasized that integrity is the most crucial asset for a lawyer, urging the 1,568 newly enrolled lawyers to resist hasty judgments and uphold professional ethics. \"Do not allow the speed of information to become your judgement,\" he warned at the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony in Teshie, Accra. The Chief Justice stressed that a single video or headline can rapidly gain traction, leading to widespread uninformed opinions. He advised the new lawyers to verify facts, read carefully, and cross-check information before expressing opinions. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie also cautioned against accepting bribes or allowing political affiliations to influence professional principles. He stressed that integrity is built over time but can be ruined quickly. The Chief Justice reminded the new lawyers to respect the law, avoid carelessness in legal matters, and prepare their cases thoroughly. Patience, respect, honesty, and discipline are essential for success in law, he advised. The ceremony also recognized Akosua Achiaa Sarpong as the best all-round performer and the top student in Civil Procedure.",
  "summary": "Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged 1,568 newly qualified lawyers to verify information before expressing opinions, warning against the dangers of misinformation and hasty public commentary.",
  "key_points": [
    "Integrity is emphasized as the most crucial asset for a lawyer at the 63rd Call to the Bar ceremony.",
    "Patience, respect, honesty, and discipline are advised for success in the legal profession."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Don’t let speed of information become your judgement – CJ tells new lawyers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/dont-let-speed-of-information-become-your-judgement-cj-tells-new-13436146",
        "published": "2026-10-10T14:19:42.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}