Ghanaian Justice System Plagued by Courtroom Delays

Time is Justice: Breaking the Chains of Courtroom Delays

Time is an essential and indispensable element of justice, not a peripheral consideration. This article argues that prolonged litigation in Ghana has rendered constitutional guarantees, particularly the right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time, largely illusory for many citizens. Systemic delays in investigations, adjudication, and the late delivery of judgments impose significant financial, psychological, and social burdens and simultaneously erode evidence and undermine public confi...

By Isaac Yeboah