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Parliament passes Community Service Bill to reduce prison overcrowding
The new law introduces community service as a non-custodial sentencing option for persons convicted of specified categories of offences.
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GAR Bar to reboot Corporate Governance debate at Law Week 2026
The theme underscores the critical place of legal professionals in shaping governance outcomes, whether in dispute resolution, transactional practice, advisory work, or institutional reform.
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Resolve welfare concerns by June 30 or face strike- UTAG to Government
UTAG issued the warning after a meeting of its National Executive Council at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ho.
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Business
Stay application by GN Savings' receiver struck out
The motion, filed by the Receiver, was intended to stay execution of an earlier decision of the Court of Appeal which quashed the 2019 revocation of the company’s operating licence.
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Ghana to ban polystyrene foam products from 2027
The directive forms part of government efforts to reduce plastic pollution and promote safer environmental practices.
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Blanket criminalisation of consensual sex between minors unconstitutional-Kenya court
In a landmark decision in Constitutional Petition No. E490 of 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that the blanket application of parts of the Sexual Offences Act to consensual adolescent relationships is unconstitutional.
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BoG warns banks and fintechs over disability inclusion deadline
In a fresh notice, the central bank made clear that compliance with its Directive on Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities is not optional and that institutions that fall short could face administrative punishment.
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Crime
Abronye DC and NPP officer released on bail after CID arrests
Police are said to be investigating Abronye DC over alleged threats made against a judge presiding over a case at the Adenta Circuit Court. Baba Amando, on the other hand, was arrested over allegations of false publication.
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Parliament passes Legal Education reform Bill to decentralize professional legal Education
At the centre of the reform is the creation of a Council for Legal Education and Training, a new body that will supervise legal education, set standards for curricula and oversee the broader training framework for future lawyers.
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Tech
Automated road traffic L.I. to be operational by end of March
The proposed law is intended to give legal force to Traffitech-GH, a technology-driven platform designed to identify traffic violations and trigger sanctions in real time.
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SEC unveils sandbox rules for crypto service providers
According to the SEC, the sandbox will give regulators the chance to monitor how emerging virtual asset products interact with the country’s conventional securities market, while also assessing the risks and opportunities they present.
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CLOGSAG nationwide indefinite strike starts today
The strike is expected to affect work in ministries, departments and agencies, as well as local government offices, where CLOGSAG members form a significant part of the administrative workforce.
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Gbenyiri Mediation Committee submits report to Interior Minister
The Gbeyiri/Gbenyiri Mediation Committee was formed in September 2025 after deadly clashes in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba enclave, triggered by a disputed land sale.
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What Role Do Carbon Credits Play in Promoting ESG in Ghana?-PART 2
The learned writer argues that carbon credits are emerging as a strategic lever for Ghana’s private sector to operationalize ESG commitments while unlocking measurable environmental and socio-economic value. Thus, within a maturing regulato...
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8,160 public land lease applications reviewed nationwide-Lands Minister
The exercise followed a directive by President John Dramani Mahama on 10 January 2025, which ordered the Lands Commission to suspend all activity related to leasing and processing public land transactions.
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AG swears in Law Reform C'ssion board, urges innovative review of Ghana’s laws
Speaking in Accra last Wednesday while administering the oath of office to the board, Dr Ayine described the commission as a key pillar in the country’s governance framework, noting that a number of major post-independence laws were shaped...
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Courts
Court orders IGP to promote 40 chief inspectors left out of ‘degree amnesty’
The appellate court ruled on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, finding that allowing some officers to benefit from the exercise while excluding the 40 amounted to an injustice.
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UTAG-UG demands GTEC’s top two resign, warns of petition and strike action
In a statement issued on Monday, 19 January 2026, the University Teachers’ Association of Ghana, University of Ghana Branch (UTAG-UG), said Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and Prof. Augustine Ocloo must step down by 31 January or...
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Explainer: Why Gov't won't issue White Paper on K. Prempeh-Led Constitution Review Committee report
A government White Paper is a strategic policy instrument typically used by the executive to signal intent, shape stakeholder expectations, and frame future legislative or regulatory action. At a high level, it functions as a position-setti...
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OASL to establish 300 customary land secretariats this year
The new secretariats are expected to generate more than 6,000 direct jobs nationwide, with roles for secretaries, drivers, ICT staff, administrators, accountants, surveyors, lawyers and physical planners.
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