Attorney General Announces Plan To Establish Offices In All Six New Regions To Improve Access To Justice
The Attorney General of Ghana has outlined plans to set up new regional offices in all six of the country’s recently created regions as part of a broader effort to expand access to justice. This initiative is intended to bring legal services closer to residents, strengthen the justice system, and improve the enforcement of laws across the nation.
According to the Attorney General, establishing these additional offices will help address challenges faced by people in remote and underserved areas who often travel long distances to access legal support and services. By decentralising operations, the justice system will become more responsive and accessible to ordinary citizens, particularly in areas previously without a permanent legal presence.
The initiative is also expected to enhance collaboration between the Attorney General’s Department and other regional legal institutions, including the judiciary and law enforcement agencies. Officials believe that closer coordination at the regional level will improve the handling of legal matters, strengthen prosecution processes, and ensure timely administration of justice.
In explaining the plan, the Attorney General emphasised the importance of equitable access to legal services as a cornerstone of good governance. The expansion aligns with broader government efforts to improve institutional efficiency and ensure that citizens nationwide benefit from constitutional rights and protections.
The announcement has been welcomed by legal practitioners and civil society groups, who have long called for measures to reduce barriers to justice and improve the capacity of regional legal offices. They noted that increased presence in the new regions could lead to faster case resolution, stronger legal education for communities, and improved public confidence in the justice system.
Overall, the move to establish offices in all six new regions signals a commitment by the Attorney General’s office to deepen legal outreach, foster fairness in legal processes, and ensure that access to justice is not limited by geography.
