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A Judge’s Perspective: Preparedness of the Judicial Service of Ghana Post COVID-19
The implementation of the E-Justice system has not been without challenges.
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Results for "interpretation"
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General
Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021
A person who detains another person with the intent to cause that person to engage in a sexual activity prohibited under this Act commits an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a term of imprisonment of not less than one year a...
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General
Social Media not the right avenue for case litigation-Chief Justice
This year’s (2021) event is the 58th Anniversary in the history of enrolment on the Roll of Lawyers.
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General
278 Lawyers called to the Ghana Bar
The new lawyers by the ceremony, have been certified by the GLC to begin their legal profession in the country.
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Having the title and name of every Chief Justice on every writ of summons is unconstitutional-Lawyer files action in the Supreme Court
According to the plaintiff, both the letter and spirit of the 1992 constitution of Ghana are breached by the continuing practice which undermines the sovereignty of Ghana because it seems to suggest that sovereignty rather emanates from the...
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Let’s review removal of MMDCEs – Dr Fiadomor
More than 1,300 people have applied for the MMDCE vacancies nationwide.
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GSL introduces short course in Criminal Prosecution and Litigation
The six(6) months course, according to the Course Director, is not limited to investigators and prosecutors
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Africa
62nd Ordinary Session of the African Court to be held on September 6th
The African Court is a continental court that was set up by AU member states per Article 1 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
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General
62 percent of Ghanaians not confident in Government’s ability to curb corruption – CDD Survey
Dr Selormey said 41 percent of citizens were less optimistic about Government’s ability to reduce crime, 35 percent were confident whilst 21 percent believed that Government’s fight against crime would remain the same as always.
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Courts
Non-penetrative sexual acts between thighs also amount to rape-Indian HC rules
The order was passed by a bench comprising of Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman on 02-08-2021.
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Courts
The BoG is under no obligation to seek parliamentary approval for its directives-Supreme Court affirms
The Bank of Ghana issued a directive described as the Banking Business Corporate Governance Directive in March 2018 under the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act.
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Courts
Quayson and Sakande Courts erred in interpreting Article 94(2)-Kwaku Azar writes
It is misinterpretation on steroids to hold that Article 94(2)(a) was meant to disqualify dual citizens from holding public office
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Gift Tax: Every Ghanaian who works or does business is required to pay- Legal practitioner
The gift from a group of young professionals captured the public’s imagination, but he said the cheque should be viewed as solely symbolic
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Courts
Case Flash: Bedroom induced transfer of property not legally binding if…-Supreme Court saves husband
In conclusion, the Supreme court also endorsed the Court of Appeal’s directive for the sharing of the properties on a 50-50
Richard Osei Boateng
General
Government ordered to pay US$69m after Gas contract termination
Government is also required to pay the simple interest on the Recovery Fee from 22nd April 2019, at the annual rate of 6.5% until payment.
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US
Roc Nation wins legal dispute with insurer over Jordan Feldstein’s death
A New York court last week ruled in favour of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in a dispute with UK-based insurance company HCC International relating to the death in 2017 of artist manager Jordan Feldstein.
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Thaddeus Sory responds to Nana Ato Dadzie on concerns raised on judicial service letter to media houses
I have read a write up credited to my learned senior Nana At Dadzie on social media. This write up discusses the statement issued by Sory @ Law on behalf of the Judicial Service. I appreciate it. I also enjoyed reading it.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court okays Martin Amidu’s appointment as Special Prosecutor
Mr Martin A.B.K Amidu is eligible to be the Special Prosecutor, as his appointment did not contravene the 1992 Constitution, the Supreme Court has declared.
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Opinion
Allodial interest under the Land Act, 2020: Some thoughts
The article discusses the position and seeming challenges with allodial interests under Ghana's Land Act, 2020
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Beyond ‘Penile Penetration’: Assessing Ghana’s Antiquated Definition of ‘Rape’ Through the Lens of the Rome Statute of the ICC; An Urgent Call For A Comprehensive Sexual Offences Act to Modernize Sexual Offences in Ghana.
This article critiques Ghana’s narrow, outdated legal definition of rape, restricted to penile vaginal penetration, and advocates for reform aligned with the Rome Statute’s broader, consent-focused standard. Drawing on comparative law and i...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam