Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, clearing the final legislative hurdle for the reintroduction of tribunals under a new legal framework to improve access to justice and reduce delays in the court system.
The Bill, which was approved after its third reading on Thursday, July 16, will now be forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama for his assent before it can become law.
The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, moved the motion for the third reading of the Bill and requested that Parliament waive the usual one-day waiting period between the consideration stage and the final reading.
“May I move that, notwithstanding the provision in Order 172, sub-order 1 of the Standing Orders which requires that when a Bill has passed through the consideration stage, the third reading thereof shall not be taken until at least one sitting day has elapsed, the motion for the third reading of the Tribunals Bill, 2026 may be moved today,” Dr Ayine told the Speaker.
The request was approved, allowing lawmakers to proceed with the final stage of the Bill’s passage.
Dr Ayine had earlier explained that the legislation was designed to strengthen Ghana’s justice system by providing additional avenues for resolving cases, easing pressure on the courts and ensuring tribunals operate within constitutional safeguards.
The Bill was subjected to scrutiny by Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee before returning to the House for consideration and approval.
With parliamentary approval secured, the establishment of the proposed tribunal system now depends on presidential assent.
