Supreme Court nominee Justice Senyo Dzamefe has suggested implementing fixed timelines for the resolution of court cases in Ghana, particularly criminal cases, as part of efforts to enhance the efficiency of the justice system.
During his appearance before the Appointments Committee of Parliament for vetting on Monday, June 16, Justice Dzamefe emphasized the necessity for reforms that focus on both infrastructure and the development of human resources within the judiciary.
“Anybody who wants to maximise productivity must first think of the human resource, because it's a mistake a lot of people make. First, think of people who will give you the product,” he said.
Justice Dzamefe noted that although some reforms are already underway, more concrete actions are required to ease the burden on the courts and fast-track case resolution.
“We need more courts so that the job will be spread thin, and it will go faster. After that, we need the working tools outside the courts — we must go with technology. The time of long handwriting is long gone past,” he said.
He advocated the use of modern technological tools, including artificial intelligence, voice recording, and transcription systems, to enhance court operations and minimize delays.