In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Godfred Yeboah Dame, he highlighted the public concern and attention surrounding the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
The judicial authorities today [June 3] A High Court hearing on a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill will be broadcast live for media coverage.
The Chief Justice previously ruled allowing media companies to livestream Richard Skye’s application for an injunction, but this ruling now applies to today’s hearing.
The judiciary took the decision on the advice of Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame.
In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Godfred Yeboah Dame, he highlighted the public concern and attention surrounding the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
“With all due respect, in light of the public interest in the litigation relating to the Human Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 (the Bill), I encourage the media (including radio and television) to have full access to the relevant courts and to cover all proceedings in the litigation relating to the Bill,” Dame said.
He further said that justice would be best served by transparency brought about by media coverage.
“It is my view that it is in the best interest of the administration of justice that the transparency that comes from reporting trials,” he added.
Dame cited both the ongoing Supreme Court and High Court cases that will determine the legality of the controversial bill.
There are currently four cases related to the anti-LGBTQ+ bills pending in the courts, two in the High Court and two in the Supreme Court. One of the High Court cases is scheduled to be heard in Courtroom 8 today.