Don’t let speed of information become your judgement – CJ tells new lawyers

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie also advised the new lawyers to manage their finances prudently and build their professional reputations through patience and integrity.

He said lawyers must exercise restraint, uphold professional ethics and protect their integrity in an era when unverified information could spread rapidly through digital platforms.

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged 1,568 newly qualified lawyers to verify information before expressing opinions, warning against the dangers of misinformation and hasty public commentary.