Powers of the Committees

An overview of the committee system in parliament of Ghana
Powers of the Committees
Powers of Committees in Parliament
Oversight function of Committees
Committee Capacity Building
Constraints on Parliamentary Committees
Appointment of Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons
The Role of Committee Chairpersons
Types of Committees
Committee of Selection and Standing Committees
Duties of Standing Committees
Standing Committees and Members
Select Committees and Members
Conclusion

The Committees enjoy the powers, rights and privileges that are vested in the High Court of Justice or a Justice of the High Court at a trial, in respect of:

(a) enforcing the attendance of witnesses and examining them on oath, affirmation or otherwise;
(b) compelling the production of documents; and
(c) the issue of a commission or request to examine witnesses abroad.