Parliament Passes Tribunals Bill, 2026; Awaits Mahama’s Assent
Legislation seeks to restore tribunals, improve access to justice, and ease the backlog of court cases.
- Parliament passes the Tribunals Bill, 2026 after its third reading
- Bill aims to restore tribunals, improve access to justice, and reduce court case backlog.
- Legislation now awaits presidential assent before becoming law.
Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, clearing the way for the reintroduction of tribunals under a new legal framework designed to strengthen Ghana’s justice delivery system.
The Bill was approved after its third reading in line with Parliament’s Standing Orders and will now be submitted to President John Dramani Mahama for assent before it becomes law.
Introduced earlier this year by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, the legislation aims to improve access to justice, reduce the growing backlog of court cases, and restore the tribunal system with stronger constitutional safeguards and enhanced oversight.
Following its introduction, the Bill was referred to Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee for detailed scrutiny before being returned to the House for debate and final approval.
Once assented to by the President, the Tribunals Bill, 2026, will officially become law, marking a significant step in the government’s efforts to reform and strengthen Ghana’s judicial system.
