Accra:The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has announced that the Judiciary is working towards acquiring advanced speech-to-text machines capable of transcribing local languages into English for court use. This initiative aims to improve the current system, which only captures the interpretation of court interpreters.
According to Ghana Web, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stated that funding for these machines is being secured, with the expectation of completing the process by the end of the year. This development was revealed during a welcome address to members of the Bar returning from their legal vacation at the Supreme Court.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie praised judges and lawyers for their efforts in managing numerous cases over the past year and encouraged continued cooperation in the new legal year. He also mentioned that a circular has been issued to ensure lawyers are informed in advance when judges will not be sitting, urging them to provide reliable contact information for timely notifications.
Additionally, the Chief Justice highlighted ongoing revisions to CI 47, the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, advising legal professionals to stay updated on the forthcoming changes. He also announced his retirement set for December 26, 2026, and appealed to the Bar to expedite case resolutions before his departure.
The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem-Sai, expressed support for the Judicial Service's commitment to keeping lawyers informed about court sittings. He also welcomed two newly approved Justices of the Supreme Court, Justices Sophia Rosetta Bernasco Essah and Anthony Forson Jnr., on their first appearance at the Supreme Court.