Justice Gertrude Torkornoo faced the Appointment Committee of Parliament on Friday, May 26, 2023, for her vetting.
She answered several questions in relation to the prestigious role she has been nominated for and other issues of public interest.
The recent ruling of the Supreme Court on James Gyakey Quayson also featured in most of the questions that were asked by the legislators.
Below are some stories from Justice Torkornoo’s vetting:
Judges don’t take ex-gratia – Justice Torkornoo | Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/ex-gratia-not-applicable-to-judges-justice-torkornoo/
My position on LGBTQ+ is on the side of the law – Gertrude Torkornoo | Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/my-position-on-lgbtq-is-on-the-side-of-the-law-gertrude-torkornoo/
Processes ongoing to address salary concerns of JUSAG – Torkornoo | Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/processes-ongoing-to-address-salary-concerns-of-jusag-torkornoo/
Alleged bribe monies don’t get to judges – Justice Torkornoo Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/alleged-bribe-monies-dont-get-to-judges-justice-torkornoo/
Supreme Court not biased; we follow the law – Justice Torkornoo | Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/supreme-court-not-biased-we-follow-the-law-justice-torkornoo/
Justice Torkornoo justifies contempt summons to Kpessa-Whyte | Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/justice-torkornoo-justifies-contempt-summons-to-kpessa-whyte/
Birth certificate just a document not proof of citizenship – Justice Torkornoo reiterates: Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/birth-certificate-just-a-document-not-proof-of-citizenship-justice-torkornoo-reiterates/
Gertrude Torkornoo calls for review of death penalty | Read more here: https://citinewsroom.com/2023/05/gertrude-torkornoo-calls-for-review-of-death-penalty/