Financial Crime World

Here is the converted article in Markdown format:

JUDICIARY OF GHANA ANTI-CORRUPTION ACTION PLAN (2017-19)

In its bid to rid the judiciary of corruption and ensure transparency and accountability, the Judiciary of Ghana has launched an anti-corruption action plan for the period 2017-2019. The plan is designed to enhance the integrity of the judiciary and improve the public’s trust in the system.

Key Areas

Increasing Focus on Integrity

  • Revise Judicial Service Act and Regulations, including revised Conditions of Service for staff, in line with the Constitution.
  • Disseminate the revised documents through various channels.

Enhancing Ethics Training

  • Revise ethics training to include a focus on anti-corruption, the judiciary’s role in this regard, and the consequences for those engaging in corrupt activities.
  • Train JTI trainers and roll out the training course to all judges, magistrates, and staff.

Increasing Transparency and Accountability

  • Prepare and adopt a civic education strategy, including education on the law and anti-corruption messaging.
  • Revise, publish, and disseminate the Service Charter.
  • Conduct regular Court User Surveys to assess public satisfaction with court services.

Implementation

The Judiciary of Ghana has established a committee to oversee the implementation of this action plan. The committee will monitor progress and identify areas that require additional support or resources.

Contact

For more information on the Judiciary of Ghana’s anti-corruption action plan, please contact the Public Affairs Department at [insert contact details].

Endnotes

  • SO: Specific Objective
  • Res: Result

The Judiciary of Ghana is committed to eradicating corruption and ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations. This anti-corruption action plan is a critical step towards achieving this goal.