Lawyers, gov't agents receive ECOWAS Court ECMS training
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The participants, who are from Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, will learn to file and serve documents electronically, track case progress in real-time.
Lawyers and government officials from five English-speaking countries have gathered in Accra for training on the Electronic Case Management System (ECMS) of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (CCJ).
The participants, who are from Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, will learn to file and serve documents electronically, track case progress in real-time, and manage their legal matters through the ECMS.
This event follows a successful session held in Lome, Togo, and is part of a series for ECOWAS member states.
The ECMS was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the Rules of Procedure and Practice Directions of the ECOWAS Court.
The system automates the judicial processes of the CCJ, enabling the electronic filing of applications and documents, electronic service, case management, and a standardized workflow.
In his opening remarks, the President of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, highlighted that the ECMS was designed to enhance efficiency in case management and processing.
On her part, Ghana's Chief Justice, Gertrude Esaaba Torkornoo, remarked that technology adoption would help court users cut costs, increase efficiency, and avoid unnecessary delays in justice administration.
Deputy Attorney-General and Deputy Minister for Justice, Diana Asonaba Dapaah, reaffirmed Ghana's dedication to upholding the court's values and principles of international law.
