Parliament has approved the Tribunals Bill, 2026, paving the way for the reintroduction of tribunals under a new legal framework aimed at strengthening Ghana’s justice delivery system, improving access to justice and reducing the growing backlog of court cases.
The Bill was passed after its third reading in accordance with Parliament’s Standing Orders and will now be forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama for assent before it becomes law.
The legislation, which was laid before Parliament earlier this year by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, seeks to restore tribunals as part of Ghana’s judicial architecture while introducing stronger constitutional safeguards, enhanced oversight mechanisms and clearer procedures for their operation.
According to the government, the new legal framework is intended to make the justice system more efficient by enabling specialised tribunals to handle specific categories of cases, thereby easing the workload of the regular courts and accelerating the resolution of disputes.
The Bill was referred to Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee for detailed scrutiny after its first reading. The committees engaged key stakeholders, examined the provisions of the Bill and submitted a report to the House before lawmakers debated and approved it.
Supporters of the legislation argue that the reintroduction of tribunals will improve the administration of justice by providing a faster and more accessible avenue for resolving certain legal matters while maintaining judicial independence and adherence to constitutional principles.
The Bill also seeks to ensure greater accountability in the operation of tribunals through defined appointment procedures, supervisory mechanisms and safeguards designed to protect the rights of litigants and guarantee fair hearings.
The approval forms part of broader efforts by the government to reform Ghana’s justice sector, improve the efficiency of the courts and enhance public confidence in the country’s legal system.
With Parliament’s approval secured, the Tribunals Bill, 2026 now awaits presidential assent. Once signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama, the legislation will provide the legal basis for the re-establishment and operation of tribunals under the new framework.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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