By Ishmeal 
The Judiciary is expected to procure speech-to-text machines by the end of 2026 to help translate spoken local languages into English during court proceedings, according to the Chief Justice.
The proposed technology is intended to support the transcription of local-language speech into English, potentially making it easier to document proceedings in which participants communicate in Ghanaian languages.
The initiative could also support court record-keeping by helping capture spoken evidence and statements more efficiently.
Technology to Support Court Proceedings
Language can be a major consideration in court proceedings, particularly when witnesses, accused persons or other participants speak local languages rather than English.
Speech-to-text technology can help convert spoken words into written text. If successfully implemented for Ghanaian languages, the proposed system could assist court officials with preparing records of proceedings.
However, the accuracy of the technology will be important, especially when dealing with legal evidence, names, technical terms and statements that could affect the outcome of a case. Human review may still be necessary to ensure that transcripts accurately reflect what was said.
Implementation Expected by the End of 2026
The Chief Justice’s announcement indicates that the Judiciary intends to procure the machines before the end of the year.
Further details, including the languages the system will support, the number of machines to be acquired and the courts expected to use them, will be important in understanding the full scope of the initiative.
If implemented effectively, the technology could form part of broader efforts to modernise Ghana’s justice system and improve the handling of court records.
The success of the project will depend on the accuracy of the technology, staff training and its ability to work reliably with the local languages used in Ghanaian courts.
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Source:Ghana News Page