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Prof. Appiagyei-Atua says AfCFTA framework is silent on human rights
He spoke at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences public forum on the topic; The Human Rights Implications of AfCFTA.
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Results for "Essential Themes in Land and Customary Law"
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Political question doctrine applies in both Constitutional and Parliamentary Supremacies- Thaddeus Sory
“First of all the question as to whether the political question doctrine applies in any democracy does not depend on whether it is a Parliamentary Supremacy or Constitutional Supremacy."
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“Political Judges’ comment: Ready to sacrifice my Law profession for conviction-Hon Sosu
“Be that as it may, perhaps this may be the end of my legal professional journey but I do not fear to leave the “noble” profession for cautioning against “ignoble” acts of few bad nuts that can destroy our democracy.”
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Who looks after you? : Elisus-Beatty Services here to look after Ghanaians, Businesses
Elisus-Beatty Trust Services Limited acts as executor of estates and will apply for probate for the administration of the estate and is ready to comply with all statutory provisions relating to the administration of estates.
Richard Osei Boateng
General
Family of murdered Tiger Eye journalist disappointed with no arrest made three years on
On January 6, 2019, Ahmed Suale was shot three times; twice in the chest and another in the neck by unidentified men near his family home in Madina.
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US
R.Kelly wants charges for exposing partners to STD dropped
Kelly, one of the biggest R&B stars of the 1990s, has been in custody since July 2019.
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General
Ali-Nakyea counsels on Ethics, Integrity, ‘faith cheques’ and failed prophecies
it is not the place of tax experts to help their clients to cheat the system, rather, the least they can do is to point them to the right, saying professional ethics is all about what is good against what is bad, right against wrong.
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Crime
Fisheries Ministry poised to eliminate illegal fishing methods
Similar donations would be done in other fishing communities, including Chemuenaa, Lanteyman, Tema and Kpone, all in the Greater Accra Region
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Opinion
Section 2A of the Income Tax Act, 2015 (Act 896) of Ghana (As Amended): A Drafting Error or a Case for the Exercise of Discretion?
"The author of this Article is of the considered opinion that Parliament intended to use the word “shall” in section 2A (1) of Act 896 (as Amended) and that the word “may” was used in error."
Charles Acquah
Courts
Court to rule July 23 on Hanan Abdul-Wahab’s bid to strike out charges
Mr Abdul-Wahab is asking the court to set aside the entire charge sheet on the grounds that it is defective and violates his constitutional right to a fair trial.
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General
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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Supreme Court News
Citizen challenges Kotoka Airport renaming at Supreme Court
The action was brought by Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, who says the airport’s current name is protected by existing legislation and cannot be replaced through executive action alone.
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General
Bagbin urges emergency care law as Ghana grapples with ‘no bed syndrome’
Speaking during parliamentary proceedings, Mr Bagbin said the House must press for accountability in cases where critically ill patients are turned away, and move quickly to pass an emergency care law.
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US
Judge declares Trump's deployment of the National Guard illegal
The ruling comes as Trump seeks to use National Guard troops in order to crack down on crime in other US cities and support immigration enforcement.
BBC
Courts
Lawyers excused from court duties on July 2
In a letter issued by the Acting Judicial Secretary, approval was granted by His Lordship Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, Acting Chief Justice, for all lawyers in the region to be excused from court proceedings today.
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General
Singapore Management University Wins 2025 ICC Moot Court Competition
SMU outperformed 85 other universities from across 45 countries in a contest that tested legal advocacy in a simulated international criminal trial.
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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.
Thaddeus Sory
General
8 GSL students receive Lebanese Community scholarship
The recipients are Julius Boateng, Eugenia Ewusi Mensah, Gbedey Davina Seyram, Martin Waana-Ang, Accorley Ann Esinam, Agborly Divine Selase, Maame Akua Anima Ofori Atta, and Michael Kwame Asabre.
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General
The UG School of Law qualifies for quarterfinals of ICC Moot Court contest
The school has, by this feat, been ranked among the top 27 teams out of 83 as the only Ghanaian school and one of just two African teams to reach this stage.
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Crime
Miner, brother-in-law in trouble for stealing gold
Emmanuel Mensah, charged with conspiracy and stealing pleaded guilty. Mensah’s accomplice, Adu Quaye, is however at large.
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