Ghana Judges Urged to Use Social Media to Demystify Courts
Ghana’s judiciary is seen as distant and opaque, with complex procedures and legal language.
In Brief
- •Ghana’s judiciary is seen as distant and opaque, with complex procedures and legal language.
- •A 2022 study shows many African judges, including those in Ghana, use social media but face misrepresentation, security concerns, and online bullying.
- •Supreme Court Justice Yonny Kulendi has called on Ghanaian youth to use social media wisely, highlighting judges’ resilience to external pressures.
- •The article argues that social media can bridge the gap between courts and citizens by providing legal education without commenting on pending cases.
Why It Matters
The judiciary’s perceived distance hampers public trust and understanding of legal processes. By engaging on social media, judges could demystify court operations, promote legal literacy, and strengthen democratic participation while maintaining impartiality. This shift could reshape how citizens interact with the justice system and influence perceptions of accountability and transparency.
Key Details
- Judiciary Composition
- Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Courts, lower courts
- 2022 Study Findings
- Judges face misrepresentation, misuse, security concerns, online bullying
- 2015 Bribery Scandal
- Videos exposed, heightened scrutiny of judges on social media
- Justice Yonny Kulendi
- Publicly urged youth to use social media wisely
Context & Background
Ghana’s courts interpret the Constitution, protect human rights, and resolve disputes affecting millions, yet are traditionally viewed as distant and elitist.
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