Accra:Justice Angela Aseye Attachie, a prominent judge from Ghana's Adenta Circuit Court 1, has been elected to the Bureau of the Council of Europe's Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY). This committee plays a significant role in representing the State Parties to the Convention on Cybercrime, also known as the Budapest Convention.
According to Ghana Web, the election of Justice Attachie to this influential committee was announced by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations. He emphasized that her selection underscores her competence in addressing cybercrime and enhances Ghana's voice in the global fight against such crimes.
The T-CY is pivotal in assisting countries with the implementation of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and bolstering international cooperation on digital evidence and investigations. The Bureau of this committee is responsible for setting the direction and priorities for these efforts.
The minister also expressed gratitude to several countries, including the United States of America, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Cabo Verde, Vanuatu, and Côte d'Ivoire, for their support of Justice Attachie's nomination. He highlighted Ghana's commitment to safeguarding its citizens and businesses in the digital realm, noting that this achievement is a step forward in that mission.
Justice Attachie has previously gained media attention for her rulings, particularly those involving figures from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), such as the party's Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC. Due to threats from individuals like Abronye, Justice Attachie has had to obtain personal security, a measure typically not afforded to circuit court judges under existing rules. She revealed these circumstances during an event at KAAF University, where she mentioned that the Judicial Council had provided her with a bodyguard.