Appeals Court, Judge Henry Anthony Kwofie has assured the judiciary’s readiness to confront challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This affirmation came during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointment Committee, where concerns were raised about the 2023 WASSCE results being withheld due to AI-generated answers and allegations of legal professionals using AI in ways detrimental to cases.
Justice Kwofie, speaking confidently on December 20, emphasized the judiciary’s capability to handle such issues. He pointed to the E-Justice program as one of the tools in place to address concerns related to emerging technologies.
He stated, “What we are doing to try to catch up is to deal with the issue via the issue of E-Justice, computerisation. Those are the areas. But with respect to other areas, as and when the law changes the judiciary will move in tandem with the movement of the law.”
“We will not be at a standstill because we ourselves are also part of society,” he added.
He reassured that the judiciary would not remain stagnant and would adapt to societal changes, emphasizing their active role within society.
Justice Kwofie is among the three new judges nominated by President Akufo-Addo for the Supreme Court. Following his vetting, the committee will engage with the other two nominees, Yaw Darko Asare and Richard Adjei-Frimpong, both serving on the Court of Appeal.
The Appointments Committee, chaired by First Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei Owusu, will oversee the process and submit a report to the plenary for consideration.