Justice Angela Attachie elected to Council of Europe Cybercrime Committee Bureau

Justice Angela Aseye Attachie, a judge of the Adenta Circuit Court in Ghana, has been elected to the Bureau of the Council of Europe’s Cybercrime Convention Committee (T-CY).

The T-CY committee assists nations in implementing the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime and enhances international cooperation regarding digital evidence and investigations. The Bureau is responsible for setting the committee’s direction and priorities.

Sam George, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, congratulated Justice Attachie, noting that her election strengthens Ghana’s influence in global cybercrime discussions and provides a platform to integrate African perspectives into international legal standards. The appointment received support from several nations, including the United States, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Cabo Verde, Vanuatu, and Côte d’Ivoire.