Plans to create specialized courts for instances involving galamsey, environmental damage, and drugs are being seriously considered, according to Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
“This plan will soon be put into action,” he stated.
This statement was made by Justice Baffoe-Bonnie during a meeting with Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak to discuss urgent national issues such as illicit mining (galamsey), drug-related offenses, and the Justice for All Program.
He conveyed his appreciation for the Minister’s visit and reiterated the judiciary’s resolve to resolve the issues brought up.
Additionally, the Acting Chief Justice asked the Minister to give the Community Service Bill, which would make community service an alternative sentencing option, top priority.
He emphasized that by lowering jail congestion and promoting criminals’ reintegration into the community, this measure might offer a more restorative approach to justice.
For his part, the interior minister emphasized the terrible effects of drugs and galamsey on communities and the environment, and he pushed for the creation of special courts to expedite the prosecution of cases involving drug offenses and environmental destruction.
He claimed that this will ensure justice is done and expedite the prosecution of such instances.
The Minister emphasized how crucial it is for the Judiciary and the Ministry of the Interior to work together to address these problems.
He emphasized that they are allies in these battles and need to cooperate in order to succeed.
The justice for all program, which seeks to guarantee that all citizens have fair access to the legal system, was another important topic of discussion.
In order to reform and restructure the program for increased efficacy, Muntaka called for a thorough evaluation and urged all parties involved to collaborate in order to identify problems and suggest solutions.
“We need to sit down, assess the gaps, and make this programme work better for everyone,” he stated.
Source: newsthemegh.com