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Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill returns to Parliament for second round
On Tuesday, February 10, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, directed the Business Committee to programme the bill for debate.
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Parliament Passes 23 New Laws in 2025
Parliament has passed 23 new Acts in 2025, introducing key legal changes across sectors including tax, public finance, environment, and social protection. The new legislation includes repeals of major levies and updates to longstanding stat...
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Anti-LBGTQ+ bill; fresh relay in parliament apt or presidential assent?
The bill had previously been listed for consideration on Tuesday, October 21, but was conspicuously absent when the business agenda was updated the following day.
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Speaker Bagbin postpones resumption of parliament indefinitely
In an official notice issued from his office on Monday, October 6, the Speaker said the decision was necessitated by circumstances beyond his control.
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Parliament suspends consideration of Scholarship Authority Bill for wider consultation
The move comes after the Citizens’ Coalition—a network of civil society groups and influential individuals—urged Parliament to stop the fast-tracked passage of the bill, which is being processed under a certificate of urgency.
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Parliament recalled by Speaker; expected to sit November 7
This call to assemble is based on Article 112(3) of the Ghanaian Constitution and Standing Orders 5 and 53, which authorize the Speaker to summon Parliament when required in the national interest.
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Supreme Court stays Speaker Bagbin's ruling ousting 4 MPs from Parliament
As a result, Parliament has been directed to fully recognize the four Members of Parliament (MPs) and allow them to continue representing their constituencies and fulfilling their duties.
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High Court dismisses Dafeamekpor suit to compel Akuffo Addo, Bagbin to act on anti-LGBTQI bill
The court, presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku held in dismissing the suit that there are two pending suits at the Supreme Court challenging parliament’s processes
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Payment of salary to spouses of President, Vice; Parliament exceeded its jurisdiction-Supreme Court
According to the apex court, these spouses do not fall under the category of public officers, thus faulting parliament for adopting the emolument committee report on the issue.
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Justice Sophia Akuffo, IEA urge Parliament not to ratify lithium agreement
This was disclosed at a forum to present the findings of an analysis conducted by the think-tank to the clergy.
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The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is his Lordship Professor Samuel Kofi Date-Bah
He prolifically authored articles covering constitutional provisions, landmark cases, and even comprehensive textbooks. By my calculation, between 1970 and 1978, he contributed more than 45 articles to UGLJ and RGL combined.
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Speaker’s maiden seminal lecture to be held on May 31
This maiden lecture will seek to spark and stimulate public discourse on the concept of Separation of powers relative to the Supreme Court’s decision in Justice Abdulai V Attorney General.
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James Quayson still Assin North MP despite injunction by Supreme Court- Legal Practitioner
“As it stands now, I hold the humble view that in view of the pendency of the matter before the Supreme Court, Mr. Quayson will remain a Member of Parliament but cannot go to Parliament because he’s been injuncted."
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SC unanimous ruling on voting right of Deputy Speaker: Shocking but not surprising-John Mahama
In a Facebook post, Mr. Mahama also described the ruling as “An unfortunate interpretation for convenience that sets a dangerous precedent of judicial interference in Parliamentary procedure for the future.”
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MPs, staff to show proof of vaccination before entering offices – Speaker Bagbin
In addition, the Speaker has announced that the booster shot is compulsory for MPs and workers in Parliament.
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Protecting the vulnerable: Cause Social Protection Bill to be introduced in Parliament- Law lecturer to Akufo-Addo
A private Legal Practitioner and lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School, Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee has called on the President of the Republic to introduce the drafted Social Protection Bill to Parliament for its subsequent passage by...
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We are fleshing out Standing Orders on parliamentary privileges and immunities – Dr. Ayine
While legal experts have stated that the police are not bound to seek the permission of the Speaker before effecting the arrest of an MP, some MP’s and even the Speaker of Parliament have justified the need for parliamentary immunity.
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Assumptions made in putting Constitution together have failed – Barker Vormawor
This time around, the Convener hoped for a document that will prioritize the people and equally distribute power among the three arms of government to ensure probity and accountability.
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Opposing gay rights stance crowding good reasons-Kofi Abotsi
The Church whose members make up an estimated 10% of the country’s population has noted that parliamentarians are morally obliged to pass the laws that are of interest to the majority of Ghanaians.
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Church of Pentecost will campaign against MPs who oppose anti-LGBT bill – General Secretary
The Church of Pentecost presented a memo to Parliament, backed by 15,000 signatories in support of the bill.
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