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Child-friendly violence court inaugurated

The Judicial Service of Ghana in partnership with UNICEF and the Government of Denmark have inaugurated a child- friendly gender-based violence court in Akropong in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District to mitigate child abuse and promote a system that is sensitive to the plight of women and children.

Date Created : 11/23/2021 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Susana Danso/Ghanadistricts.com

The facility, is made up of a waiting room designed to provide a friendly environment to child victims, witness and children who for other reasons come into contact with the law, necessary technical equipments, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), a small library, toys, information as well as literature on child protection for psychologists, lawyers, support persons and parents.

The Chief Justice, Justice Anin Yeboah, who was speaking at the commissioning, stated that, the court would enable the prosecution of crimes involving children in a manner that did not traumatize them further and also ensured that justice is done.

He reiterated that the court is fitted with facilities and equipment that would make interaction of judicial processes a little more bearable for children.

He commended UNICEF whose support and partnership had been critical in the successful execution of the facility.

Mr. Simon Osei Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Minister, disclosed that the court would help improve the administration of child justice in the area and the entire region at large.

He urged all to ensure good and sustainable use of the facility to achieve its intended purpose.

The Country Representative of UNICEF, Madam Anne-Claire Dufay said the facility would help strengthen the paths to justice for thousands of children, particularly girls, while helping to demonstrate a solid commitment of the judiciary in making justice accessible to the most vulnerable groups in the society.