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NIB reverts to BNI as parliament passes Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill
The legislation also removes the standalone office of Minister for National Security.
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Interior Minister presents Community Sentencing bill to parliament
Introducing the bill in the House, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak said the reform is designed to decongest prisons and reduce the cost of keeping low-level offenders behind bars.
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Full Text: The Legal Education Reform Bill
Under the Bill, professional legal education and training would move from the Ghana School of Law to accredited universities
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Parliament passes road traffic amendment bill, legalises 'Okada' operation
The legislation, passed on Wednesday, 10 December, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces stiffer sanctions aimed at curbing drink-driving.
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Bill seeking to create dedicated funding for all sporting disciplines laid in parliament
Laying the Bill before the House, Mr Adams said the proposed fund is intended to “hasten the nation’s sports development” by creating a dedicated and predictable source of money for all sporting disciplines, not just football.
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Parliament passes bill to guarantee free education for PWDs, special needs learners
The bill, passed on Thursday, 11 December 2025, also formally anchors the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy in law, turning what had been policy commitments into enforceable statutory entitlements.
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40 years of PNDCL 111: AWLA urges parliament to pass amendment bill urgently
In a press statement dated 17 November 2025, the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Ghana described the 1985 law as “revolutionary” for its time but warned that it no longer reflects the structure of modern Ghanaian families
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Parliament passes Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill
The legislation creates a new body — the Ghana Scholarship Authority — mandated to enforce stricter oversight, improve transparency, and modernise how scholarships are awarded and monitored nationwide.
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GJA raises red flag over Cybersecurity Amendment Bill
Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, November 3, to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Mr. Dwumfuor said while the GJA supports government’s bid to enhance cybersecurity governance, the process mu...
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ART Bill nearing passage-Prof. Beyuo
Speaking at the annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Fertility Society of Ghana (FESGO), the former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association revealed that the Minister of Health is actively finalising two key le...
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Betty Mould-Iddrisu faults parliament for decades-long delay of Spousal Property Rights bill
Madam Mould-Iddrisu was instrumental in the introduction of the Property Rights of Spouses Bill in Parliament in 2010 during her tenure as Attorney-General.
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Adu-Boahene trial: Court partially rejects disclosure request by accused persons
Samuel Atta Akyea, the lawyer for Kwabena Adu-Boahen, his spouse Angela Adjei-Boateng, as well as the fourth accused, filed a motion asking the court to order the release of several items.
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MahamaCares’ Bill unanimously passed to create Ghana Medical Trust Fund
The bill, which aims to close critical gaps in the country’s healthcare system, was unanimously passed on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after moving swiftly from the Consideration Stage.
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Parliament approves Fisheries Bill to combat illegal fishing
The new legislation aims to revamp outdated laws, promote responsible fishing, and ensure Ghana maintains access to lucrative international markets, particularly the European Union and the United States.
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Law faculties to train own lawyers, twice a year bar exam under new Legal Education Bill-Dafeamkpor
Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, described the current legal training structure as monopolistic and plagued by corruption. A lawyer himself...
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Ohio moves to ban property ownership by China and Russia
This effort is part of a broader national push, with similar proposals appearing in 37 states to protect local communities from potential security threats.
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Parliament passes Growth and Sustainability Levy 2025
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, speaking during the debate on the bill, emphasized the importance of leveraging the current high gold prices to enhance national revenue.
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Parliament passes National Roads Authority Bill
He indicated that the Bill would create the National Roads Authority, an independent organization tasked with planning, developing, maintaining, and overseeing Ghana’s national road network.
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Commute death sentence of 184 convicts to life imprisonment- Amnesty Int'l to Gov't
Although Ghana has not executed anyone since 1993, she stressed the need for the government to commute existing death sentences to life imprisonment.
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‘Enough of the lip service’ – GBA calls for passage of Conduct of Public Officers Bill
This Bill, when passed, will amend and help strengthen the current Public Officers’ asset declaration regime
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