The Ghana Bar Association has protested the continuation of part-heard criminal trials during the legal vacation, warning that the practice could raise concerns over bias and selective justice. The Ghana Bar Association has protested the continuation of part-heard criminal trials during the legal vacation. The legal vacation began on August 1 and runs until September 30, 2026, according to the High Court's rules. It said the availability of lawyers has always been an important consideration when cases are listed during the legal vacation. AdvertisementAdvertisement“In other words, Counsel are not under any compulsion whatsoever to appear before a Vacation Court,” the GBA noted.