加纳首席大法官警告52名新法官要负责任地使用权力,维护廉正,接受技术加强司法。
Ghana's Chief Justice warned 52 new judges to use power responsibly, uphold integrity, and embrace technology to strengthen justice.
2026年1月22日, 首席大法官Paul Baffoe-Bonnie敦促加纳52名新宣誓就职的巡回法院法官(40名新晋升治安法官和12名新任命者)负责地行使司法权力, 警告滥用行为会破坏公众信任和削弱法治。
On January 22, 2026, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged 52 newly sworn-in Circuit Court judges in Ghana—40 promoted magistrates and 12 new appointees—to exercise judicial power responsibly, warning that abuse undermines public trust and weakens the rule of law.
他在阿克拉的一个仪式上发言,他强调,司法权威通过《宪法》来自人民,必须以正直、独立和合理的法律推理加以使用。
Speaking at a ceremony in Accra, he emphasized that judicial authority comes from the people via the Constitution and must be used with integrity, independence, and sound legal reasoning.
他强调,必须作出明确、公正的裁决,保护生命、家庭和社区,并呼吁在法庭内外采取合乎道德的行为。
He stressed the need for clear, impartial rulings that protect lives, families, and communities, and called for ethical conduct both in and out of court.
首席大法官还鼓励采用数字工具改进案件管理和司法救助。
The Chief Justice also encouraged the adoption of digital tools to improve case management and access to justice.