Africa
Uganda anti-pornography law dropped after backlash
Under the law, song lyrics and music videos could also be categorised as pornographic, with artists facing arrest and jail.
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Courts
Over the Bar – Justice Kulendi’s Shot. A review of the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Association of Finance Houses vs BoG & AG
The watchman himself must be watched.
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Courts
Redundant Tribunals under Ghana’s 1992 constitutional democracy: ‘Legal non grata’ or “regime effect”?
In fact Article 126(1)(a) of the 1992 Constitution ranks the High Court at the same level as the Regional Tribunal and both of them are part of the Superior Courts of Ghana
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Business
BoG is a constitutional creation: It cannot decline parliamentary investigations
The central bank declined Parliament's invitation, bringing up instead, a response on its mandate and statutory powers to undertake the banking sector clean-up exercise.
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Africa
Kenya’s BBI blocked in scathing court verdict for President Kenyatta
In a scathing ruling, five High Court judges in Kenya have blocked a government-backed plan to make fundamental changes to the country’s constitution.
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Election Petition
Supreme Court set bad precedent with 2020 election petition ruling – Tsatsu Tsikata
The lead counsel for John Dramani Mahama in the 2020 election petition case, Tsatsu Tsikata has taken a swipe at the Supreme Court over the ruling it delivered in the 2020 election petition case.
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Election Petition
Summary of 2021 presidential election petition ahead of Supreme Court ruling
Facts The Supreme Court shall deliver its judgment in the presidential election petition filed by the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 presidential elections, John Mahama on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Hearing...
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Opinion
Revocation of L.I on Mining in Forest Reserves: What is the Role of Parliament?
This article discusses the revocation process of Legislative Instruments (L.I.s) in Ghana, focusing on the limited role of Parliament in this process. Drawing from Supreme Court rulings, it argues that Parliament's involvement is constraine...
Clement Kojo Akapame
Opinion
“Agent For Plaintiff”: A Fatal Misnomer; Why Ghanaian Lawyers Are Unwittingly Forfeiting Their Protections Through the Misdescription of Counsel in Ghanaian Civil Procedure: An Analysis of the Doctrine of Solicitor-Solicitor Agency vs. Lawyer-Client Reality
The article argues that endorsing a writ with “Agent for Plaintiff” wrongly treats the lawyer-client relationship as an agency relationship, whereas Order 2 rule 5(1)(b) of C.I. 47 concerns one lawyer acting as agent for another lawyer. It...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam and Kwadwo Owusu-Ansah
Opinion
Beyond the "Koo Kaa": Safeguarding Ghana's forest reserves
The article intends to ensure that beyond the discussions and debates on the degazetting of portions of the Achimota Forest, concrete steps are taken at clarifying the legislative framework for the management and utilisation of forest resou...
Clement Kojo Akapame
Opinion
The Circuit Court’s Jurisdiction in Ghanaian Land Disputes: A Jurisdiction at Large
This paper examines the misconception that the Circuit Court in Ghana is limited by a GHC 2,000,000 jurisdictional cap in land disputes. Through legal analysis, it argues that the Circuit Court’s jurisdiction in land matters—regarding owner...
Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.)
Opinion
Constitution Day: Why 7th January Must Always Matter
Constitution Day is not just a holiday—it symbolizes Ghana’s commitment to democratic governance, rule of law, and constitutional continuity. The article urges citizens and institutions to defend the Constitution through everyday accountabi...
Kow Abaka Essuman
Opinion
When the Clock Trumps the Merits: A Critical Examination of the Supreme Court's Decision In Ex Parte Nyindam and Its Implications for Democratic Governance
The article critiques the Supreme Court’s decision in Ex parte Mathew Nyindam, which quashed the Kpandai election-petition judgment because the petition was filed outside the mandatory 21-day statutory period. It argues that the Court eleva...
Nii Kpakpo Samoa Addo
Opinion
The Pretrial Detainee in Ghanaian Civil Litigation: A Constitutional and International Human Rights Appraisal of Order 73 Of C.I. 47 and Order 12 of C.I. 59; A Case for the Expungement of Absconding Warrants from Ghanaian Civil Procedure
This article argues that Ghana's civil procedure rules—specifically Order 73 of C.I. 47 and Order 12 of C.I. 59—violate constitutional and international human rights by allowing pretrial detention of civil defendants based solely on unprove...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
General
AG proposes scheme to make lawyers available to protect suspects’ rights at police stations
According to Dr Ayine, the early stages of criminal proceedings are particularly important because decisions taken during police investigations and initial court appearances can have serious consequences for a suspect's liberty.
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Courts
Couple’s names on indenture presume joint ownership – Court orders in void marriage case
The Court held that although the parties' marriage was legally invalid, the inclusion of both their names in the property's indenture constituted prima facie evidence of joint ownership, which could only be displaced by sufficient evidence...
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General
CJ Baffoe-Bonnie to retire later this year
Speaking at a reception at the Supreme Court Forecourt after a commemorative church service, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stressed that the Judiciary is an institution that extends beyond the tenure of any individual office holder.
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General
GBA rebukes Chief Justice over SOE remarks
GBA President Efua Ghartey said comments of that nature could raise questions about the political neutrality expected of the head of the Judiciary.
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Business
GRA serves audit notice on firm of lawyer who sued over tax exemption powers
GRA said the firm had been selected for audit under the tax laws, but stressed that the exercise should not be taken as proof of any wrongdoing.
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General
Recognise TMA's development control authority-Gov't directs TDC
The letter, signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, followed a review of the constitutional and statutory mandates of the two institutions.
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