Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has emphasized the necessity of being strict in her judicial role to effectively manage her responsibilities.
In an upcoming exclusive interview with JoyNews, Chief Justice Torkornoo explains that the demanding nature of the job requires firmness in decision-making.
“I am strict. I think that you can hardly be a judge without being strict because on a daily basis, a judge is handling something like 20 cases minimum.”
She underscored the challenges of dealing with assertive lawyers and various personalities, emphasizing the need for adherence to rules to ensure efficient court proceedings.
“If you don’t come to the bench with rules, you can hardly get your work done. Being a judge on the bench is about being strict. Strict with managing time, process, the different submissions, and managing the courtroom,” she said.
According to Chief Justice Torkornoo, her extensive legal experience has equipped her with firsthand knowledge of the frustrations faced by litigants and practitioners.
Drawing from her background as a legal practitioner, she aims to streamline court processes and address inefficiencies in the justice system during her tenure.
“I have known the pain of inefficient court staff, I have known the pain of processes that leave either a lawyer or party confused.
“……Therefore, in becoming Chief Justice, all that was left was for me to implement those things that were already in the pipeline,” she added.