Africa
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo free to go home after ICC acquittal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld the acquittal of the Ivory Coast’s ex-President Laurent Gbagbo on charges of crimes against humanity.
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HTU lecturers empowered to sack students who dress provocatively for lectures
The Ho Technical University has empowered its lecturers to deny access to indecently and provocatively dressed students.
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Business
'Concise Law of Banking' book launched
Titled Concise Law of Banking, the book is authored by Reverend Mrs. Nana Kegya Appiah-Adu, a seasoned lawyer and minister of the gospel.
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General
On the issue of Ama Governor: The Law and the facts
This decision is an interim measure that the GLC as an administrative body assisting it to make a determination of the complaint. In this regard, it is incorrect for one to suggest that has concluded or determined the Petition in favor of t...
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Europe
French court declines social media ban for under-15s
The law had been approved by French lawmakers in July and would have made France the first European country to impose a nationwide social media ban on young people under 15.
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Courts
Bawumia urges Mahama not to assent to Tribunals Bill
Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr Bawumia said a law that could reshape the country’s judicial structure must not be pushed through on the strength of parliamentary numbers alone.
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Parliament passes bill to guarantee free education for PWDs, special needs learners
The bill, passed on Thursday, 11 December 2025, also formally anchors the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy in law, turning what had been policy commitments into enforceable statutory entitlements.
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Full text: Report of OSP on contractual arrangements involving Finance Ministry, GRA and SML
This report is founded on sections 2 and 3 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) and regulation 31(1)(g) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374).
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US
Cannabis lawyers say Georgia Supreme court ruling creates ‘chilling effect’
With cannabis still illegal at the federal level, the court held that legal work related to the state’s burgeoning low-THC oil industry amounts to “counseling and assisting clients in the commission of criminal acts.”
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GIMPA Law secures annual fully-funded LLM scholarship partnership with Brigham Young University Law School
This development follows the participation of Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu (Dean of the GIMPA Law School) in the 32nd Annual Law and Religion Symposium hosted by the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at BYU Law School in Provo, Ut...
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Meet Dr. Justice Srem-Sai:The nominated Deputy Attorney General
As a young, vibrant, and highly experienced lawyer in practice and an academic, many are sure certain that his loads of experience and depth would be a real complement to the substantive minister, Dr. Dominic Ayine.
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Prof Justice Date-Bah honored by UPSA Law: How the CJ, AG, and GBA described the legal luminary
"His journey has been marked not only by intellectual brilliance but deep-seated empathy for the individuals whose lives are affected by the decisions by the decisions rendered from the hallowed spaces that he worked for," the Chief Justice...
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2022/2023 Ghana School of Law Entrance Exams slated for September 23
The General Legal Council(GLC), is the statutory body mandated to ensure proper standards in legal education and profession.
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Here are the 5 new bills assented to by President Mahama
Speaking after the ceremony, President Mahama said one of the most notable changes under the new security law is the removal of the Office of the Minister of National Security.
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US
I won't quit-Kim Kardashian says after failing California Bar Exam again
In a post shared on Instagram over the weekend, the reality star and entrepreneur admitted she was “so close” to passing the test, which is required to qualify as a practicing attorney in the state.
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Thaddeus Sory questions fairness in Bar admissions, calls for national exam
In an interview on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr Sory said it is difficult to understand how certain individuals are being called to the Bar when their professional commitments make regular attendance at the Ghana School of Law almost impossible.
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Why lawyers in Singapore do not wear wigs or address judges “My Lord”
By the early 1990s, these symbols of British tradition were formally abolished. It was a turning point that signaled the nation’s determination to chart its own legal identity.
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Renowned Ghanaian lawyer reported dead after scuba diving in Dubai
She collapsed shortly upon returning to her hotel and died afterward.
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Europe
UK: Nearly half of unmarried couples unaware they lack legal rights, says survey
According to a poll of 551 cohabitees, 35% of respondents feared they would be left homeless and one in three feared significant financial hardship in the event of a break up.
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Construction of Law House to be completed end of 2022 – President Akufo-Addo
"Work on the project had stopped many years ago. I am glad to say not only has the project been resurrected, I am told it is expected to be completed by the end of this year."
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