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Late Justice Rtd Sule Gbadegbe goes home June 20
On that day, a public viewing of the body will take place at the forecourt of the State House from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed immediately by the burial service at the same venue.
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Godfred Dame defends role in CJ suspension case, rejects conflict of interest claims
Amid rising concerns about potential conflicts of interest, Mr. Dame insists that his involvement is constitutionally driven, not personal.
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Current constitutional process for CJ removal 'unfair'-Sophia Akuffo
Speaking before the Constitutional Review Committee in Accra on Wednesday, 30 April, Justice Akuffo described Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution—which governs the removal of superior court judges—as inadequate and potentially biased.
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Withdraw new court assignment directive-GBA urges Acting CJ
In a formal statement released on April 26, the GBA raised alarm over the ambiguity surrounding the order and its potential to disrupt the efficiency of the judicial process.
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Can Chief Justice Torkornoo Remain a Justice of the Supreme Court if She is Removed from Office as Chief Justice?
The potential removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has prompted a constitutional debate in Ghana over whether she would also lose her position as a Justice of the Supreme Court. Drawing on past judicial opinions, particularly from th...
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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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Digitisation agenda of the courts to continue unabated — Chief Justice
The Chief Justice also urged all stakeholders in the justice delivery sector to remain dedicated to ensuring democracy functions effectively in the country.
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I have deepened cooperation between the Bar, Bench-Yaw Acheampong Boafo
He noted that the Bench and the Bar are key stakeholders in the administration of Justice and thus will be a disaster for any of them to think that it can operate without the other.
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JUSAG @ 50:CJ unhappy with manipulative conducts of some court staff
She highlighted that some court officials have been tampering with land documents to favor particular individuals in return for bribes, thus compromising the judiciary’s credibility.
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Busia family sues Bono Regional House of Chiefs
The application, dated July 25, 2024, seeks a Mandamus order to compel the Judicial Committee of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs to constitute a panel to hear a long-standing chieftaincy petition.
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JUSAG marks 50th Anniversary with a health walk
In an address, the National President, Samuel Afotey Otu, emphasized the importance of upholding professional ethics among members and preserving the independence of the judiciary.
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London magistrate guilty after 'out of control' dog involved in dangerous attack
The attack left another dog dead and its owner injured
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La Bianca: High Court grants Colonel Damoah's certiorari against OSP's report
The two former Commissioners had hauled the OSP before the court seeking judicial review of the OSP’s report on the La Bianca case, saying that the Special Prosecutor had no jurisdiction when it converted the Labianca Report and published i...
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Chief Justice participates in 6th African Union judicial dialogue in Algiers
On Tuesday, Justice Torkornoo, other judges, and legal experts delivered a paper on the theme.
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Financial Independence: It’s time for Judiciary to be assertive- CJ
"The Judiciary as an institution needs to become more asserted regarding this issue of financial independence and compel a narrative of justification," the Chief Justice said.
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Increase our non-tax revenue retention from 30 to 70% - JUSAG
According to him, this will enable the Service to retain much internally generated Funds(IGF) to settle allowances of Judges, Magistrates, and staff.
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Tamale District Court invasion: JUSAG wants police to deal decisively with arrested suspects
JUSAG in a statement signed by its president, Samuel Afotey Otu has called on the “Judicial Service and the Securities services to intensify efforts to ensure optimum safety
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Eastern Region: Chief Justice inaugurates district court at Ayensuano
While noting that efforts are being made to increase the quality of justice through infrastructure, she added that the Judicial Service is “working hard” at instilling higher ethical standards in its officers
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Uganda: Magistrate remanded for allegedly sitting exams for girlfriend
According to prosecutors, Ssemongerere entered the law center using a fake Identity card and documents bearing an alias, Antony Mukisa, allegedly signed by the Academic Registrar.
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"I am well aware that I stand on extremely tall shoulders" - Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo sworn-in
Having been recommended as Chief Justice on April 26th, Justice Torkornoo was unanimously vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on May 26, 2023.
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