The President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has warned newly enrolled lawyers to desist from filming their first court appearances or hiring videographers to record their entry into the courtroom. She stressed that such behaviour is prohibited under the rules governing court proceedings and could attract disciplinary sanctions.
She explained that although senior lawyers appreciate the excitement and energy of the new entrants, some have gone beyond acceptable limits. The trend of recording court entries, she noted, undermines the dignity and seriousness expected in the legal profession.
Her caution serves as a strong reminder of the professional standards and decorum required of lawyers, particularly the need to respect the sanctity of court proceedings and the ban on unauthorised recordings in courtrooms.
