Parliament convened a stakeholder engagement session to deliberate on the Property Rights of Spouses Bill, 2024, a significant legislative initiative aimed at regulating spousal property rights in alignment with Article 22 of the 1992 Constitution and other relevant matters.
The primary objective of the session was to provide interested parties with an opportunity to propose amendments to the Bill as deemed necessary.
Prominent lawmakers such as Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Member of Parliament for Techiman North; Patricia Appiagyei, Member of Parliament for Asokwa; and Gizella Tetteh-Agbotsui, Member of Parliament for Awutu-Agbotui, spearheaded the session.
In addition to parliamentarians, the engagement witnessed the active participation of legal experts representing academia and civil society organizations.
Their involvement emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in shaping legislation that safeguards the rights and interests of spouses within the constitutional framework.
The engagement served as a forum for in-depth discussions and deliberations, with stakeholders offering valuable insights and recommendations to enhance the proposed Bill.
Through this collaborative process, Parliament aims to ensure that the final legislation comprehensively addresses the complexities of spousal property rights, promoting fairness and equity in accordance with constitutional principles.