The Chief Justice Supreme Court of Ghana Tuesday 8th October 2024 Her Ladyship Chief Justice Getrude Torkonoo, PETITION FOR EXPEDITED HEARINGS OF CASES RELATING TO THE PRO- FAMILY VALUES BILL We refer to the Supreme Court ruling of Wednesday 17th July, where a five (5) member panel deferred ruling on two cases brought before it and where you stated that you would incorporate your ruling on these cases into your final judgement.
In your statement, the Supreme Court made reference to having an "early trial" assuring us that it would work expeditiously to hear and rule on these matters in a timely manner.
Unfortunately, over ten (10) weeks later, there is no indication of any schedule or actions to execute an early trial that will protect our rights as citizens to timely and efficient justice delivery, in this instance.
Without speedy scheduling of the hearings, further time will be lost, potentially preventing the conclusion of the bill this year and further risking three (3) years of time and resource investments in this draft bill and precipitating the need for more time and investments if this bill is to see the light of day.