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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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ECOWAS Court dismisses Justice Torkonoo’s case to halt removal committee
The regional court, sitting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, also dismissed a preliminary objection raised by the Government of Ghana, which had argued that the Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
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Others
Defamation in the digital era: Social media and the emergence of cyber libel in Ghana
The paper assesses how Ghana’s traditional defamation law and constitutional free speech guarantees are being stress-tested by cyber-libel on social media platforms. It analyses recent high-profile cases to show how courts are operationalis...
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GIMPA Council renews term of Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu as Law School Dean
A statement signed by the Secretary to the Institute, Dr. Victoria M. Kunbuor, confirmed that the renewal takes effect from September 1, 2025, and will run until August 31, 2028.
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Did Ghana abstain from LGBTQI vote at the UN?-Foreign Minister explains
Speaking at the official commissioning of Ghana’s new representative to UNESCO, the minister clarified that the UN vote on July 7, 2025, had nothing to do with legalizing or endorsing homosexuality.
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Courts
AG moves to quash suspended CJ's judicial review action, cites jurisdictional breach, procedural defects
The Attorney-General’s response, filed through State Attorney Reginald Nii Odoi, insists that the application is fundamentally defective. The AG’s office highlights what it terms a "grave misstatement of capacity" and notes that essential p...
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Ofori-Atta’s family accuses OSP of vendetta, violating rights over INTERPOL red notice
In a statement issued on Monday, June 9, the family condemned the OSP’s actions, particularly the issuance of an INTERPOL Red Notice, claiming it violated due process, constitutional rights, and international law.
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Tech
Tanzania blocks access to X over pornography
Information Minister Jerry Silaa told local media that the decision was driven by concerns over content that violates Tanzania’s laws and traditional values.
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General
Anti-LGBTQI bill to be reintroduced in parliament
Addressing lawmakers as Parliament reconvened from its Easter recess on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Mr. Bagbin confirmed that the bill—along with two others, namely the Property Rights of Spouses Bill, 2025, and the Constitution Amendment Bil...
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Africa
Uganda passes controversial law restoring military trials for civilians
The decision, made on Tuesday, directly contradicts a Supreme Court ruling issued in January 2025 that barred the practice, declaring it unconstitutional and unfair.
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Africa
Kenya's Martha Karua deported from Tanzania amid opposition leader’s trial
Karua, a long-standing human rights advocate and political critic, traveled to Tanzania with two colleagues—lawyer Gloria Kimani and activist Lynn Ngugi—to observe Lissu’s upcoming court appearance.
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Africa
Clarify obligations of states in tackling climate crisis-Activist goes to African Court
The application, led by the African Climate Platform (ACP) in partnership with Resilience40, Natural Justice, the Environmental Lawyers Collective for Africa, and supported by the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), was announced during proce...
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Supreme Court News
Why Supreme Court dismissed Sky's petition against the Anti-LGBTQI bill
The court ruled against his petition, affirming the constitutionality of the legislative process concerning the proposed anti-LGBTQI legislation.
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General
CHRAJ deploys 300 observers for election 2024
These observers will be stationed at polling stations within areas where the commission operates to oversee issues related to citizens’ right to vote.
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ECOWAS court faults Ghana for violating fundamental rights of New Force’s spokesperson
The court ruled that Ghana had violated Ms. Abbiusi's rights through wrongful arrest, repeated rearrests, and unlawful deportation in December 2023.
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Africa
Namibian Authorities block vessel over Israel war-crime concerns
The Justice Minister of Namibia, Yvonne Dausab, stated that the vessel, the MV Kathrin, was carrying explosive materials destined for Israel and had been stopped in accordance with Namibia’s stance on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court defers ruling on interlocutory injunction against Anti-LGBTQI Bill
The five-member panel, presided over by the Chief Justice, indicated that it would give the ruling alongside the substantive application and thus called for an expedited trial of the case.
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Supreme Court News
Injunction motions against Anti-LGBTQI Bill: SC adjourns to July 17 for ruling
The court took this decision after listening to counsels for both applicants to move their respective motions.
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Africa
African Court Delegation Visits ECOWAS Court to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation
Throughout the five-day program, both courts will exchange overviews of their institutions, discuss common interests such as case management and human rights jurisprudence, and explore areas for collaboration.
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[PDF] Full Draft: Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act, 2024 (Ghana's Anti-LGBT Bill)
Parliament has passed the anti-LGBTQ bill, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Act, 2024.
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