Public tribunals set for comeback as A-G tables new Bill in Parliament

The proposed legislation, which has been given its first reading in Parliament, seeks to establish a reformed public tribunal system with constitutional backing, oversight mechanisms and safeguards aimed at ensuring due process and the protection of fundamental human rights.

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has laid the Tribunal Bill, 2026 before Parliament of Ghana, seeking to reintroduce public tribunals as part of efforts to strengthen the administration of justice and improve access to the courts.

According to Dr Ayine, the reforms are intended to address historical concerns surrounding public tribunals by creating a modern system anchored in constitutional safeguards, due process and judicial accountability.