GH | Incident Report
Regulatory Action
2025-12-01
Ghana Supreme Court Issues AI Practice Direction
AI Model: Unspecified generative AI tool Judicial EthicsPractice DirectionAfrica
I. Executive Summary
The Chief Justice of Ghana issued a formal practice direction governing the use of AI by legal practitioners in all courts to protect judicial integrity.
II. Key Facts
- Mandatory disclosure of AI-generated content in filings. • Lawyers held personally responsible for verifying case law citations. • AI prohibited for core judicial decision-making.
III. Regulatory & Ethical Implications
Establishes a clear ethical boundary for AI use in West African legal systems.