Mob justice is a result of perceived judiciary failure - Justice Akuffo - I'll continue 'Justice for All' programme – Akuffo

I'll continue 'Justice for All' programme – Akuffo

Justice Sophia Akuffo described the Justice for All Programme as a “best practice” which she will continue if confirmed as Ghana’s next Chief Justice.

“I think the Justice for All Programme, that is the prison court, is a best practice and it’s a method that is being and has been used in many parts of the continent over the years. Not only is it decongesting the prisons but also actually bringing justice to their doors. Therefore, definitely, it’s a quality method and if I’m confirmed, I will continue it,” she said when she appeared before parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, 16 June 2017.

The Justice for All Programme is a special in-prison court sitting for remand prisoners and prisoners whose trials are unreasonably delayed. It is aimed at decongesting the prisons.

The programme introduced in 2007 has led to a reduction in remand prisoner numbers in the country.

The Justice for All Programme was introduced by former Attorney General Joe Ghartey, who after discovering the inhumane living conditions in the country’s prisons after a tour of some correctional facilities, designed the programme to address the challenges of remand prisoners.