Parliament has enacted the Tribunals Bill, 2026, which paves the way for the re-establishment of tribunals under a new legal framework aimed at increasing access to justice and strengthening the country’s judiciary.
The parliamentary procedure came to an end on Thursday, July 16, when MPs approved the Bill during its third reading. Before it becomes operative, it will now be delivered to President John Dramani Mahama for assent.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Ayine asked the House to disregard the Standing Orders that mandate a one-day gap between the discussion stage and the third reading prior to the final approval.
The proposal was approved by the House, enabling the measure to go straight to the last stage, where Members of Parliament passed it.
The Bill was submitted earlier this year by Dr. Ayine as part of an attempt to restructure the legal system by restoring tribunals with more robust constitutional protections.
The Attorney-General claims that the proposed bill will increase the effectiveness of Ghana’s legal system, decrease case processing delays, and improve access to justice.
After being introduced, the Bill was sent to the Judiciary Committee and the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of Parliament for thorough examination before being brought back to the House for discussion and ratification.
The legislation will serve as the legal foundation for the creation of a new tribunal system as part of larger judicial changes if it is signed into law by the President.
Source: newsthemegh.com