Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, after the legislation went through its third reading and received approval from lawmakers.
The passage of the Bill paves the way for the reintroduction of tribunals under a revised legal framework designed to strengthen the administration of justice and improve access to legal remedies.
The legislation will now be transmitted to President John Dramani Mahama for his assent before it becomes law.
During proceedings on Thursday, July 16, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, moved for the Bill to be read for the third time, seeking approval from the Speaker to waive the requirement for a one-day interval between the consideration stage and the third 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. I so move, Mr Speaker,” he said.
Following the third reading, the House approved the Bill, completing the parliamentary process required before it is sent to the President.
Dr Ayine introduced the Tribunals Bill, 2026, earlier this year, explaining that the proposed law was aimed at enhancing access to justice, addressing delays in the court system and restoring tribunals with appropriate constitutional safeguards.
The Bill was subsequently referred to Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee for detailed review before being brought back to the House for consideration.
The passage of the legislation marks a major step towards establishing the new tribunal system, subject to presidential assent.
