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Legal education reform bill was bipartisan effort -Manhyia South MP
The Bill, which has since been signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to change how professional legal education is delivered in Ghana.
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Value for Money Office Bill passed by parliament
Introduced in February by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the bill creates a specialised office that will focus on whether state spending delivers real results for citizens.
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General
MPs push for Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill to be passed
The committee announced the planned monitoring tour in a statement issued on 10 February to mark the World Day Against Witch Hunt.
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Crime
AG to re-enact criminal proceeds recovery Act
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dominic Ayine, said the proposed Criminal Proceeds Recovery Bill is intended to close what the ministry describes as a major legal gap in the existing framework.
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General
2025 in focus: Top legal news items on DL news
In 2025, as in previous years, numerous legal stories dominated headlines across the country. However, based on editorial discretion, audience engagement metrics on our website, and sustained reader interest, we present the following storie...
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Business
PPA boss urges swift passage of Procurement Professionalisation Bill
Speaking at the 11th Ghana Mining Industry Awards in Accra, Mr Ahiable said the legislation is directly aligned with the President’s Reset Agenda, which seeks to build a more disciplined, efficient and performance-driven public sector.
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Business
Government lays bill to legalise, regulate 'Okada' operations
The draft legislation, laid in the House by the Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, proposes amendments to the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683) to allow motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles to be used for commercial purposes und...
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Parliament criticised over delay to spouses’ property law
Deputy Clerk of Parliament Camillo Pwamang said many citizens feel let down by the House after years of promises to clarify how marital property should be shared when a marriage ends or a spouse dies.
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Business
BoG completes drafting of VASP bill, awaits parliament's consideration
In a release on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the central bank disclosed that it has completed work on a Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, crafted in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial...
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Business
NPA, stakeholders deliberate on draft Petroleum Bill
The dialogue, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, was chaired by Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor and supported by his deputy, Richard Gyan-Mensah, alongside other ministry officials.
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Gov’t to introduce National Bar Exam to replace Ghana School of Law admission structure
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, July 28, 2025, Dr. Ayine outlined key provisions in a new legal education bill expected to go before Cabinet in August.
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4 MPs sponsor bill to allow dual citizens hold public office
The bipartisan group, comprising Davis Ansah Opoku (Mpraeso), Kennedy Osei Nyarko (Akim Swedru), Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (Ellembele), and Governs Kwame Agbodza (Adaklu), is leading the charge to amend Article 94(2)(a) of the 1992 Constitut...
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Gov’t moves to curb scholarship bias with new Bill
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced at the official launch of the "No Fees Stress Policy" at the SDA College of Education in Koforidua, Eastern Region.
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See the proposed changes to Ghana's Holiday Act
One of the most widely welcomed changes is a move to shift all public holidays that fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays to the nearest Friday, a decision designed to create long weekends and boost overall productivity.
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Supreme Court News
Anti-LGBTQI suits: Supreme Court to hear Richard Sky case July 3
At the last sitting, the panel presided over by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo granted a request by Richard Dela Sky to amend and refile the injunction motion.
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NDPC/UNFPA report pushes for passage of Aging bill
Even though there are various laws and policies addressing issues of the aged, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) note that they are not adequate.
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General
Madina MP initiates two bills to amend Public Holidays Act
The amendment forms part of efforts to realize the achievement of a more progressive, productive and inclusive society, Mr. Sosu announced in a statement.
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Europe
UK: New law will protect arbitrators from unreasonable lawsuits
Arbitrations in England and Wales are said to be worth around £2.5bn to the UK economy each year in fees alone.
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Business
Private Members Bill presented to remove taxes on menstrual hygiene products
The Bill particularly seeks to amend the VAT (Amendment) Act, 2022 (Act 1082)
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Courts
Company representative jailed seven years for theft
Ronald Kwabena Quansah was sentenced on eight counts of stealing, which would run concurrently.
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