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Ghana Bar Association’s Accra Branch supports Community Service Bill, extends legal aid to prisoners
The Accra Regional Branch of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has endorsed the recently passed Community Service Bill, describing it as a significant reform towards building a more rehabilitative and humane criminal justice system.
President of the Accra Regional Bar Association, Isabel Boateng, said the initiative is aimed at identifying inmates whose cases may have experienced delays and ensuring they receive the legal support required to pursue fair hearings.
According to the Association, combining alternatives to imprisonment with improved access to legal assistance will help create a justice system that is more efficient, fair and responsive to the needs of society.
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