CJ Vetting: Read what Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said about implementing 24-hour service courts

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has shared measures taken by the judicial system to implement the 24-hour service policy in some court jurisdictions in the country.

Speaking before the Parliament Appointment Committee during his vetting on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie admitted the rising cost of legal proceedings in the country.

According to him, the major factor in the high cost of legal proceedings is largely attributed to the systematic delays in the judicial process.

“It is true that the cost of litigation is now very high, or higher, as a result of the delays that are pursued in the courts.

“Even minor offences in the criminal realm can become unduly expensive. Many people would prefer to seek justice, but they simply do not have the means; they are under-resourced,” he said.

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He therefore provided a practical solution, which he believes can solve the increase in costs in legal proceedings.

According to Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, introducing a 24-hour approach in some courts will help decongest the justice system and also ensure quicker resolution of cases, minor criminal and civil matters.

“For some time now, we have been discussing the idea of introducing courts that operate around the clock, so that we can have night courts.

“These are all measures designed to augment the legal aid system. If there are more courts available to handle cases, the cost of litigation will definitely go down," he added.

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