The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have expressed serious concerns over the suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.
In a joint statement, they urged the President of Ghana and the Executive government to immediately reinstate the Chief Justice to her office, citing Ghana’s strong commitment to the rule of law and constitutional duties.
The organizations emphasized the need for due and fair process in the investigation, including full and transparent access for the Chief Justice’s legal representatives.
They also called for clear and transparent rules of procedure to guide the disciplinary process, with a specific timeframe for conclusion and communication of the decision to all concerned.
“Immediately and without delay, reinstate the Chief Justice of Ghana to her Office, consistent with both the hitherto strong attachment to the rule of law demonstrated by Ghana and also, the constitutional duties incumbent upon them.
“Afford the Chief Justice due and fair process in the investigation and determination of the disciplinary matters brought against her including (but not limited to) full and transparent access to that process by her legal representatives.
“Provide clear and transparent rules of procedure to guide the disciplinary process which must include the time frame within which the investigating committee must conclude the disciplinary process against the Chief Justice, without any further delay and communicate that decision of that process to all concerned in upholding the rule of law in Ghana,” they stated in a statement issued on August 14, 2025.
