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Newly called lawyers: Here’s how to find your Bar number online
According to a notice directed at the newly called lawyers, users should visit the Bar Number lookup platform, select “Find My Bar Number” and enter their surname only.
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JUSAG threatens indefinite strike from November 2 over delayed salary review
In a formal notice dated October 23, 2026, addressed to the National Labour Commission, JUSAG demanded the approval of the salary recommendations submitted by the Judicial Council, together with payment of the revised salaries in November a...
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Courts
Mustapha Hamid’s request to travel abroad rejected as High Court maintains bail restrictions
Delivering its ruling on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the court held that Hamid had failed to provide sufficient justification for the restrictions on his movement to be temporarily relaxed.
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Crime
GBA Women’s Forum demands justice for 19 Obuasi female students
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the GBA Women’s Forum expressed concern over the allegations, stressing that educational institutions have a responsibility to protect students from exploitation and abuse.
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One lawyer serving entire Upper West Region as Legal Aid Commission struggles with staff shortage
The Commission currently has approximately 44 lawyers out of a total workforce of 186 employees, a situation that has made it difficult to expand its operations to communities where legal assistance is most needed.
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Supreme Court suspends promotion of 40 police officers pending appeal
The order stays the execution of a Court of Appeal judgment which had directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and the Police Management Board to facilitate the promotion of the affected officers.
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Expedite amendment of outdated rent laws-Rent Control to Parliament
The Department says the existing legislation continues to create difficulties in managing relationships between landlords and tenants, including operators and occupants of hostels
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Courts
SkyTrain trial CMC adjourned as Supreme Court challenge looms
Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay granted the adjournment after hearing arguments from the defence and prosecution on whether proceedings should continue while an application filed at the Supreme Court remains pending.
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Crime
Mahama pardons 863 convicts to mark Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary
A statement issued on Monday, October 5, said the gesture was intended to commemorate the anniversary through an act of mercy and national reflection.
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Courts
Adenta court grants GH¢100,000 bail to woman linked to Ghana Jollof case
The court admitted Baffoe to bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with two sureties. Both sureties are required to be civil servants earning at least GH¢3,000 a month.
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Judges seek better conditions and stronger protection
AMJG President Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu said magistrates and judges were managing heavy caseloads despite shortages that affected both their professional duties and personal lives.
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Courts
Ofori-Atta’s SML case adjourned after private hearing request by OSP
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng requested an in-camera hearing when the case was called on Tuesday, September 29. Justice Francis Apangabonu Achibonga met the lawyers in his chambers before returning to announce the adjournment.
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Crime
Police arrest three over alleged kidnapping, murder of Circle phone dealer
According to the Ghana Police Service, preliminary investigations show that Mr Kyere left his residence at Kokomlemle on September 19 in his Honda Civic but did not return.
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Courts
Selomey Awiti Baffoe's bail application denied by High Court
The judge noted that the matter is cyber-related and held that releasing Baffoe at this stage could create a real risk of interference with witnesses
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Courts
Court orders disclosures in Labone bank robbery case
Maazi, an unemployed Nigerian national, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on eight counts, including conspiracy to commit robbery, attempted robbery and robbery.
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Courts
Court rejects Mustapha Abdul-Hamid lawyer’s request for long adjournment
Lead counsel for Dr Abdul-Hamid, Joseph Kpemka, had asked the court to adjourn the case for several days, citing ill health, exhaustion and the upcoming Ghana Bar Association conference.
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Courts
Trader fined GH¢12,000 over counterfeit Amuzu Bitters
Jeanice Mensah was convicted on her own plea by the court, presided over by Vida Achiaa Yeboah.
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Crime
Police operations disrupt robbery gangs, recover firearms nationwide
Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohunu said the operations were carried out with support from regional commanders after intelligence teams were deployed to monitor suspected criminal networks.
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Supreme Court News
Lawyer challenges Customs baggage exemption rules at Supreme Court
At the centre of the suit is whether Customs officials can decide, on a case-by-case basis, what quantity of baggage qualifies for exemption without prior parliamentary approval.
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10 security recruits dismissed for keeping phones during training
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak said the recruits had been directed to surrender their phones upon reporting to their respective training institutions but secretly kept the devices.
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