Supreme Court nominee, Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, has recommended the introduction of legal research assistants to enhance justice delivery at the appellate level, while also endorsing a nationwide rollout of the e-justice system to improve court efficiency.

She made these comments on Wednesday, June 18, during her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, responding to a series of questions from the committee on judicial reforms and institutional performance.

When asked whether there were any state institutions she would suggest improvements for, Justice Amaleboba noted that most were performing their roles as mandated by the constitution, though some faced logistical constraints.

“Other than that,” she said, “I have no further comments.”

When pressed further about challenges she faces as a Court of Appeal judge, she pointed to the need for research support.

“As a Court of Appeal judge, we do exactly what we are supposed to do. We deliver our judgments, we conduct our research. But I believe that if we had a pool of legal research assistants, it would greatly enhance effective and efficient justice delivery,” she noted.

On the issue of technology and its role in the justice system, the nominee praised the current implementation of the e-justice system in some courts, particularly the High Courts in Accra.

“In the High Courts, where the e-justice system has been rolled out, proceedings are typed in real time as the judge and lawyers speak. This allows lawyers to access their records promptly, enabling them to prepare addresses promptly. Judges can also access court proceedings and orders with greater ease, which expedites the judicial process,” she explained.

She emphasised that a broader rollout of the e-justice system across all courts would significantly improve efficiency and transparency in Ghana’s justice delivery system.

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