47 complete special criminal prosecution course at Ghana School of Law
They were drawn from institutions including the Ghana Police Service, intelligence agencies and other security organisations. The course is designed to strengthen the practical skills of professionals involved in criminal investigations, prosecutions and courtroom advocacy.
Forty-seven professionals from Ghana’s security and law enforcement institutions have completed the Ghana School of Law’s Criminal Prosecution and Litigation Course.
The graduates formed the third batch of participants to complete the specialised six-month programme.
They were drawn from institutions including the Ghana Police Service, intelligence agencies and other security organisations.
The course is designed to strengthen the practical skills of professionals involved in criminal investigations, prosecutions and courtroom advocacy.
The graduation ceremony was held last Friday at the Ghana School of Law in Accra.
It brought together officials of the School, representatives of security and law enforcement agencies, members of the legal fraternity, faculty, resource persons, invited guests and the graduating participants.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of Legal Education and Director of the Ghana School of Law, Professor Raymond Akongburo Atuguba, said the programme forms part of efforts to improve criminal justice administration in Ghana.
He said the training had helped participants deepen their understanding of criminal law and procedure, rules of evidence and courtroom practice.
According to him, the work of investigators and prosecutors must be guided not only by technical knowledge, but also by fairness, integrity and sound judgment.
“Every investigation conducted professionally, every charge preferred responsibly and every prosecution undertaken fairly contributes not only to the conviction of the guilty but also to the protection of the innocent and the confidence of the public in our justice system,” he said.
Prof. Atuguba urged the graduates to continue developing themselves professionally, describing lifelong learning as essential for those working in the criminal justice system.
He also announced that the Ghana School of Law has arranged an intensive one-week comparative prosecutorial practice programme at Columbia Law School in New York for members of the graduating class in June next year.
He said the programme would expose participants to international trends in criminal justice administration, prosecutorial ethics and best practices from other jurisdictions.
“It is intended to broaden perspectives and enrich the practical experiences you have gained here,” he said.
Prof. Atuguba further disclosed that the Ghana School of Law will begin its pre-Bar Vocational Course in September 2026 following the enactment of the Legal Education Act, 2026, Act 1170.
He said the new course will create another pathway for professional legal training under Ghana’s reformed legal education framework.
He added that the Ghana School of Law remains the natural institution to deliver the programme because of its long-standing experience in professional legal education and its role in training generations of lawyers.
