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Thaddeus Sory Writes: Judicial Independence or Judicial impunity
The Chief Justice has been removed from office. This is subject to any rights she may legitimately assert at law against her removal. I acknowledge that.
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Article 146 Committee sitting: Former CJs, legal luminaries testify for Torkornoo
Retired Chief Justices Sophia Akuffo and Kwasi Anin Yeboah were joined by eminent figures such as Nana Dr. S.K.B. Asante, the paramount chief of Asokore Asante and chair of the committee of experts that drafted the 1992 Constitution, retire...
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South Korea’s former first lady arrested on stock fraud, bribery charges
The 52-year-old, who has denied all charges, appeared before a Seoul court for four hours on Tuesday. Judges approved a detention warrant citing fears she might tamper with evidence.
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General
CJ role too powerful, vulnerable to abuse-Prof Prempeh calls for reform
Speaking at a Learning and Exchange event organized by the African Judicial Independence Fund (AJIF), Prof. Prempeh described Ghana’s judicial structure as overly centralized, with the Chief Justice holding unchecked authority over both the...
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Ahmadu Bello Uni wins first-ever ECOWAS moot court contest
The prestigious event, held in Niger State, brought together top law faculties from eight universities across the region.
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Courts
Let's keep the wig and gown: Justice Adjei backs legal dress code for identity and integrity
During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 16, 2025, Justice Adjei rejected suggestions to modernize or discard the traditional courtroom attire, warning that such changes could open the floodgates for impersonati...
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Justice Adjei pushes for abolition of mandatory death penalty in Ghana
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei criticized the current legal framework, saying it violates the right to life and contradicts Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
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Africa
UN court dismisses Sudan's genocide lawsuit against UAE, Cites lack of jurisdiction
In a decisive 14-2 vote, judges at the ICJ concluded they had no jurisdiction to hear the case. The court cited the UAE’s reservation to Article 9 of the Genocide Convention, which exempts it from legal claims brought by other states under...
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Ghana Bar Association Calls on President to Reverse Chief Justice Suspension
The Ghana Bar Association has passed a resolution urging the President to lift the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, criticizing political interference and calling for clear constitutional guidelines for the removal of judges.
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KENNEDY’S HAIL MARY TO THE JUDGE-Thaddeus Sory writes
Some have argued that in Ghana, there was an orchestrated judicial scheme unfairly targeting Anas. However, few have highlighted the key differences between the court proceedings in the U.S. and Ghana.
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CJ advocates for ADR as key to Commercial Justice, Economic Growth
In a speech delivered on her behalf by Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, a Justice of the Court of Appeal, during the launch of ADR Week in Kumasi on Monday, March 17, the Chief Justice highlighted ADR's role in easing court congestion while...
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Africa
Kenya School of Law loses 18-year monopoly for training of advocates as court orders opening up
This landmark decision paves the way for universities and other institutions to offer the ATP, a mandatory qualification for individuals seeking admission to the Bar.
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Others
Poland Loses €320M Due to Judicial Reform Dispute
The court's decision, delivered on Wednesday, reinforced the European Commission's stance, stating, "In recovering the amounts payable, the Commission did not infringe EU law."
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Europe
Belgium Court orders government to pay reparations for colonial kidnappings
Now in their 70s, the women were taken from their mothers as young children under a state policy and placed in orphanages.
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Others
Supreme Court to Rule on Legal Definition of “Woman” in Landmark Case
The UK Supreme Court is set to rule on how the law defines a "woman," a decision with significant implications for gender recognition and anti-discrimination policies across the UK.
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CJ launches 5th edition of manual on election adjudication
Justice Torkonoo explained that this edition builds on past manuals, consolidating all pertinent laws and regulations applicable to elections.
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Association of Magistrates and Judges condemns anti-LGBTQI+ protest at Supreme Court
The demonstration, led by Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, demanded an immediate hearing of two anti-LGBTQI+ bill cases currently before the court.
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Judicial Service staff admonished to shun acts that undermine Justice delivery
Addressing judges, lawyers, and Judicial Service staff at the ceremony, the Chief Justice urged all judicial officers to ensure that their decisions are firmly rooted in the law and adhere to due process.
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Courts
21 new High Court Justices appointed, sworn-in
The new Justices are made up of sixteen(16) Circuit Court Judges and five(5) Private legal practitioners.
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Crime
Law Clerk arrested over forged judicial documents
Henry Odartey Lamptey, 39, is said to have forged the signatures of the deputy Judicial Secretary and other judges in Adenta and Cape Coast High Courts among others dissolving marriages.
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