Ghana Deputy AG Rejects Selective Justice Claims, Courts Sitting During Vacation

• The Chief Justice's decision to direct selected courts to sit during the legal vacation has sparked allegations of selective justice.
• Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai has rejected these claims as 'completely false'.
• Several judges have been designated as vacation judges and are conducting cases.
• Other courts continue to hear oral cases due to their judges not being appointed as vacation judges.

He explained that several judges across the country have been designated as vacation judges and are currently conducting cases.

The Chief Justice's decision to direct selected courts to sit during the legal vacation has sparked allegations of selective justice. However, Deputy Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, has rejected these claims as 'completely false'. He explained that several judges across the country have been designated as vacation judges and are currently conducting cases.

According to Justice Srem-Sai, there are many judges who are doing vacation court work, while other courts continue to hear oral cases. This is because their judges have not been appointed as vacation judges and have vacated for the period.

The legal vacation in Ghana typically takes place during a specific period of the year when most court sittings are suspended. However, with the Chief Justice's directive, selected courts will continue to sit during this time. This move is aimed at ensuring that critical cases are not delayed due to the vacation.

In recent years, there have been concerns about the impact of the legal vacation on the administration of justice in Ghana. The Chief Justice's decision may be seen as a strategic allocation of judicial resources, rather than an attempt to favor certain cases over others.

The Deputy Attorney-General's rejection of selective justice claims highlights the importance of understanding the context behind the Chief Justice's directive. Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware that this decision may not necessarily indicate selective justice, but rather a strategic allocation of judicial resources.

As the legal community in Ghana continues to grapple with issues related to court sittings and case management, it is essential to separate fact from fiction. By doing so, we can ensure that the administration of justice remains fair and efficient.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware that the Chief Justice's decision to direct selected courts to sit during the legal vacation may not necessarily indicate selective justice, but rather a strategic allocation of judicial resources.

Source: Original reporting via local Ghanaian news outlet