Ghanaian lawyers refusing to join the bench – Emile Short

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Emma 8 years ago

So the GLC cannot find a solution to this challenge? select LLB holders (aside the usual Law School entrants) and train them and train them in the BL with a view of installing them straight unto the bar. Then they can be form ...
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So the GLC cannot find a solution to this challenge? select LLB holders (aside the usual Law School entrants) and train them and train them in the BL with a view of installing them straight unto the bar. Then they can be formed before they get corrupted by the system. Give this suggestion a thought.
ATSU, HO 8 years ago

AS A NATION WE DO NOT NEED IMF OR WORLD BANK LOAN TO SURVIVE. WE NEED JUST THE TRUTH TO SET US FREE. INTEGRITY MEN WHO FEAR GOD ARE THOSE WE NEED IN LEADERSHIP

AS A NATION WE DO NOT NEED IMF OR WORLD BANK LOAN TO SURVIVE. WE NEED JUST THE TRUTH TO SET US FREE. INTEGRITY MEN WHO FEAR GOD ARE THOSE WE NEED IN LEADERSHIP
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

Teachers, nurses and many other professionals are not equally "balanced" by the system, except politicians.
Lawyers don't want to join the bench? Let the farmers do that work. They will not ask for BIG SOLI.

Teachers, nurses and many other professionals are not equally "balanced" by the system, except politicians.
Lawyers don't want to join the bench? Let the farmers do that work. They will not ask for BIG SOLI.
OBRONI 8 years ago

Who don't common and correct people of good standing and families want to be a judge or a police officer.
NOBODY WANT TO BE IDENTIFIED AND BRANDED AS CORRUPT.
These jobs used to be for the people just under the elite,

Who don't common and correct people of good standing and families want to be a judge or a police officer.
NOBODY WANT TO BE IDENTIFIED AND BRANDED AS CORRUPT.
These jobs used to be for the people just under the elite,
KKO 8 years ago

Because it is easier for them to take monies from their clients to bribe judges instead of working hard to defend them. Disgraceful bribe givers and takers!

Professor Schmidt got it right. He said, "the laziest student he ...
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Because it is easier for them to take monies from their clients to bribe judges instead of working hard to defend them. Disgraceful bribe givers and takers!

Professor Schmidt got it right. He said, "the laziest student he ever met at the Geology Department at Legon was Frank Bernasko, but even Bernasko went on to do law privately and pass, so anyone can do law!"
Clem 8 years ago

Since the bar and their clients can buy justice people flock to the bar (layers in private practice) and pay them for justice. In the process they get better paid. The demand increases and so the price. Thus they make more mo ...
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Since the bar and their clients can buy justice people flock to the bar (layers in private practice) and pay them for justice. In the process they get better paid. The demand increases and so the price. Thus they make more money.

If the judges stop the corruption clients will not pay the high illegal fees because they are not sure of the outcome.

it is a circle.
Straight Shooter 8 years ago

A democratic system supported with the rule of law promotes good economy growth.
Where do we get the revenue to pay those called to serve on the bench if corrupt public official steal without punishment?.
Now it is good to ...
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A democratic system supported with the rule of law promotes good economy growth.
Where do we get the revenue to pay those called to serve on the bench if corrupt public official steal without punishment?.
Now it is good to realize we all suffer together.
The only way out for these Judges is to collect bribes what about the poor school teacher in a rural area? He/she must also survive.
OSAMAN BIN KARIM 8 years ago

IS MR SHORT PLEADING FOR SYMPATHY FOR THE CORRUPT JUDGES ON GRONDS OF POOR PAY? HE MIGHT AS WELL SAY THATARMED ROBBERS PLY THEIR NEFARIOUS TRADE BECAUSE THEY ARE POOR.

IS MR SHORT PLEADING FOR SYMPATHY FOR THE CORRUPT JUDGES ON GRONDS OF POOR PAY? HE MIGHT AS WELL SAY THATARMED ROBBERS PLY THEIR NEFARIOUS TRADE BECAUSE THEY ARE POOR.
Nana 8 years ago

This guy is lying. When have you observed this? In the wake of the judicial scandal or before?

This guy is lying. When have you observed this? In the wake of the judicial scandal or before?
Ewurabena Mends 8 years ago

Hahaha! Why now?

Hahaha! Why now?
Abeeku Mensah 8 years ago

What is wrong with our educated and political elite class in this beautiful nation? It seems like no one, not even the few trusted ones, have foresight; they always talk about things after events have taken place. One of the ...
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What is wrong with our educated and political elite class in this beautiful nation? It seems like no one, not even the few trusted ones, have foresight; they always talk about things after events have taken place. One of the nations our educated class tend to look up to is the USA and the one greatest gift America gave the world is it Constitution that has withstood the test of time. Because of forethought and foresight that went into the American constitution the best amendments to the American Constitution can be summed up as nothing more than tinkering.

Ghanaian lawyers are not flocking to the bench because most are nothing more than paper tigers; their book work and grade will not suffice in the real world where knowledge of the law emanating from Ghana's constitution and or globally accepted legal foundations will not suffice. We have people who praise lawyers who play in courts of Ghana not because of legal smarts but because of friendships, family connections and name sake. We have not seen a Ghanaian lawyer defend Ghana as adversaries to lawyers from other nations on issues that matter to Ghana; we have people who play with the law in courts in Ghana to rip off the accused, indigent and those in the Diaspora who do not have the time and patience to play the delayed game far too common in our courts. Why would a principled lawyer not accept the post of a judge if they are not afraid of their own corruptibility and moral frailties?
Kofi 8 years ago

They talk about things after events have taken place. Don't you know the reason? Because until something happens for everyone to see the powers that be will not listen. Even the president proudly describes himself as a dead g ...
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They talk about things after events have taken place. Don't you know the reason? Because until something happens for everyone to see the powers that be will not listen. Even the president proudly describes himself as a dead goat. I hope you now understand. It is not that people don't talk but their voices are not heard until there is a disaster.
Chinook 8 years ago

Members of the bench are better remunerated than other professionals in the country. Even the constitution only recognizes the bench and the politicians. Mr Emile Short should check his facts.

Members of the bench are better remunerated than other professionals in the country. Even the constitution only recognizes the bench and the politicians. Mr Emile Short should check his facts.
Kofi 8 years ago

I think it is due to the dislike of goats that many Ghanaian lawyers don't want to be judges. If you become a judge, you can't help eating goats.

I think it is due to the dislike of goats that many Ghanaian lawyers don't want to be judges. If you become a judge, you can't help eating goats.
ataa ayi 8 years ago

What better remuneration aside a cut in judgement debt?

What better remuneration aside a cut in judgement debt?

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