By Joyce Danso
Accra, Nov. 29, GNA – Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has stated that for Ghana to maintain peace, prosperity, and stability, there must be increased investment in the justice system.
“The more peaceful a society is, the more prosperous and more stable it becomes…. If we are looking for prosperity in this country, which I believe we all do, if we are looking for peace and stability, then we should invest in justice.”
Chief Justice Torkornoo made these remarks at the Moot Court Competition held at the Supreme Court on Thursday, as part of the 2024 Enhanced Chief Justice’s Mentoring Programme.
She said that the country’s courts were a national treasure and a vital public resource in resolving disputes and differences.
“When we are able to resolve differences quietly, peacefully, courteously, calmly and in a respectful environment, at the end of the resolution process, people will accept the results and understand where they went wrong or right,” she said.
Six schools participated in the Moot Court Competition, including St. Mary’s Senior High School, Accra High School, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, SOS Herman Gmeiner International College, Chemu Senior High Technical School, and Tema Senior High School.
After a highly competitive contest, Accra High School emerged as the winner of the Chief Moot Court Competition, with SOS Herman Gmeiner International College securing the second position.
Both schools were awarded certificates and other prizes for their outstanding performances.
Chief Justice Torkornoo noted that the more people accept the resolutions of disputes, the more peaceful societies become.
She reiterated that justice was always in accordance with the law and rules, stating, “Everybody must know the rules and work with them. Without the rules, there can be no justice.”
The Chief Justice also announced plans for the establishment of a National Justice/Law Quiz in the coming years, aimed at increasing public understanding of the law.
She stressed the importance of educating the younger generation about legal knowledge, ensuring that the understanding was passed down to various communities.
The event was attended by judges from both superior and lower courts, lawyers, school heads, and administrators.
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