Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo has announced sweeping changes to Ghana’s jury system, describing them as a bold step toward restoring public trust and efficiency in the criminal justice process.
The announcement was made during the official launch of the 2025 Criminal Assizes Session at the Law Court Complex Auditorium on Tuesday.
The newly inaugurated assizes mark the nationwide revival of jury trials—an essential but long-neglected feature of the justice system. In her address, Chief Justice
