General
Over 900 pass 2023 Ghana Bar Exam, set to be called later this month
The list of candidates who passed the exam was released yesterday, pending consideration and approval by the General Legal Council.
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Results for "Annual Bar Conference"
1249 results.
General
Chief Justice petitioned over former GSL SRC president's call to the Bar
According to the petition dated May 2, 2023, the complainant, (who refers to himself as a concerned citizen), notes that Wonder Kutor has “shown himself as someone not fit to be called to the Bar
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Europe
Turkey’s top bar association files complaint against contractors, gov’t officials for ‘murder’ after earthquake
In the complaint, the Bar Association demanded that the suspects be prosecuted on charges of “murder” and “manslaughter” under Articles 81 and 83 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), respectively.
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Courts
Commodity exporter, one other in court for allegedly robbing German national
Philip Mustapha Morka, a 58-year-old Commodity Exporter, and Nana Akwasi Adom, a 59-year-old bar operator are alleged to have committed the act with some police officers now at large.
GNA
General
Ghana Bar Association commiserates with deceased lawyer’s Chambers, family
The delegation included the National Public Relations Officer, Savior Kludze, the Greater Accra Regional President, Agbesi Dzakpasu, Secretary of the Greater Accra Bar, Aurelius Awuku, and member of the Social Media Committee, Kobby Amoah.
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US
ABA announces 2022 Silver Gavel Awards winners
Each year the American Bar Association presents these awards to recognize work in media and the arts published or presented during the preceding year that has been exemplary in helping to foster the American public’s understanding of the la...
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Europe
‘You can overcome barriers’ – UK senior barrister, Nneka Akudolu
In the UK, barristers from ethnic minority backgrounds face systemic obstacles to building and progressing a career at the Bar, according to the Bar Council’s Race Working Group Report in 2021.
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Crime
20-year old Nigerian fined GH¢2,400 for stealing 2 gas cylinders
The Ashaiman Circuit Court has sentenced a 20-year-old Nigerian, Muayu Dauda to pay a fine of ¢2,400 or in default serve 12 months imprisonment in hard labour for stealing two gas cylinders from a ‘chop bar’(local restaurant) at Ashaiman.
GNA
Crime
Man arrested for posing as lawyer in court
According to the judge, the appearance of the suspect seemed suspicious, and after inquiries from the Ghana Bar Association and General Legal Counsel, it turned out Mr Kyei had not been called to the Bar.
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General
2021 Top 5 law firms in Ghana with the highest number of lawyers
there is little surprise that lawyers create partnerships between and among themselves to allow them practice this dignified profession.
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Courts
‘Crying in court’: Bar Council urges action on judicial bullying
Judicial grievance policies cover formal and informal processes for raising concerns relating to harassment, bullying or discrimination.
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General
80% of licensed lawyers in Ghana operate from Greater Accra
The Ashanti Region has the second-highest concentration, with 306 licensed lawyers representing 9.52%.
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General
IGP Akuffo Dampare’s fidelity to law: Samson’s Take
don’t know what your motivation is, but I know those who know better and mean well for this country are gladdened by the action that sends the right signals to all that those who break the law will not be spared regardless of who they are o...
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General
Introduce, absorb unsuccessful GSL applicants into paralegal services- GIMPA law lecturer
the low lawyer to citizen ratio in Ghana, which currently stands at 4882 practicing lawyers to 30 million Ghanaians, will be greatly improved with the institution of paralegal services.
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General
GBA rebukes Chief Justice over SOE remarks
GBA President Efua Ghartey said comments of that nature could raise questions about the political neutrality expected of the head of the Judiciary.
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General
The Impact Of The Land Act On Property Rights of Spouses & The Equality Is Equity Principle; Perspectives In The Days Of Adam, Quartey, Mensah, Adjei & Anyetei & Now Kodie
A Speech Delivered by Barima Nana Yaw Kodie Oppong; Director of Legal Education in Ghana & Director, Ghana School of Law at the 2023 Ghana Bar Association Annual Conference held in Cape Coast, Ghana
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General
Deal with seeming factionalism within the legal profession- Supreme Court Justice tells GBA
“All is definitely not well with the Association. This is because we have started to see signs of factionalism in the profession."
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General
Blame other statutory bodies not GLC for challenges of access to legal education – GBA President
“We must take a critical look at the role of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. "
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Africa
New association promotes in-house legal opportunities
In-house legal roles offer African lawyers greater room for self-expression and career progression, said speakers at the launch of the African Corporate & Government Counsel Forum.
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General
1,346 lawyers expelled from Meerut Bar Association over unpaid dues
The decision, which marks one of the largest mass removals in recent history, was made during a general body meeting of the association.
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