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UG Snr Law Lecturer pushes for mainstreaming of 'Restorative Justice' in Ghana’s Criminal Justice System
“Generally, our legal system has not mainstreamed Restorative Justice."
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Europe
UK: Barristers to strike over legal aid rates
Barristers are in dispute with the Ministry of Justice over legal aid rates in criminal cases, which they say are so low that many junior lawyers can earn less than the minimum wage when their expenses are taken into account.
The Times
Courts
Celebrity cases worth a recap : The rise and fall of Geeman, Jagger Pee
Geeman and Jagger pee appealed against their conviction per AGYEMAN@ GEEMAN & NYAME @ JAGGERPEE V THE REPUBLIC NO 7/98 (UNREPORTED) delivered on 19th November 1998.
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Digital undressing and the law: The use of AI to exploit women and children online
This writer examines “digital undressing” as an AI-driven form of sexual exploitation that creates non-consensual intimate images, undermining privacy, dignity, and bodily autonomy, especially for women and children.
Ernest Baah Ofori
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Justice Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu: The law on nuisance in noise making
Excessive noise can lead to stress, hearing impairment, sleep disturbances, and other health issues.
Justice Issifu Omoro Tanko Amadu
Courts
GH¢261m cocaine case: Sixth accused seeks removal from charge sheet as court sets November 5 hearing
The application, filed on September 30, 2026, forms part of ongoing proceedings involving six individuals accused in connection with the high-value narcotics case.
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A guide to practising Commercial Arbitration in Ghana: New book by Lawyer Bobby Banson
The book essentially discusses how arbitral proceedings should be conducted before the tribunal by the arbitrator and the parties from the start of the proceedings to the end of the proceedings.
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Courts
Mustapha Hamid’s request to travel abroad rejected as High Court maintains bail restrictions
Delivering its ruling on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the court held that Hamid had failed to provide sufficient justification for the restrictions on his movement to be temporarily relaxed.
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Courts
James Quayson’s criminal case: Court of Appeal dismisses application for stay of proceedings
He particularly wanted the Court of Appeal to put his trial on hold, following a yet to be decided motion for the trial court to strike out some of the charges levelled against him.
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Plea bargaining best recognizes victims’ involvement in the Criminal justice system- Asonaba Dapaah
According to her, the concept of the Plea bargain will for the first time recognize and champion the role of victims, complainants, or their representatives in the criminal justice system.
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Supreme Court News
Strike out portions of Sections 13, 172, and 177 of the Companies Act – Lawyer sues AG at Supreme Court
An order deleting, expunging, or striking out the said subsection sections from the said Act on grounds that they are unconstitutional.
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Courts
Court fixes August 17 to hear stay application in Abdul Hanan trial
The date was set after defence counsel failed to appear when the matter was called on August 12.
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Courts
Lawyers cannot decide if vacation cases proceed — Srem-Sai replies GBA
Dr Srem-Sai was responding to a letter written by GBA President Efua Ghartey to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over the scheduling of cases during the legal vacation.
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Guided by God, Governed by Law: The Prophet's Dual Responsibility
The analysis identifies key provisions within Ghana’s legal framework, namely the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) and the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which criminalize the knowing or reckless publication of false com...
SAMUEL BOATENG NSOWAH
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GIMPA Law School renews partnership with ICC
The renewal ceremony coincided with the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, the founding treaty of the ICC. Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, Dean of GIMPA Law School and head of the African Centre for International Criminal Justice (ACIC...
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Policeman launches two books on Criminal Investigation, Rights of a suspect
Authored by Detective Sergeant Modestus Amevor of the Ghana Police Service, these books aim to provide valuable insights and guidance for both law enforcement and the general public.
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Africa
Blasphemy in Nigeria’s legal systems: An explainer
Blasphemy is an offence under Nigeria’s criminal law in states that put it on their statute books.
The Conversation Africa
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Law to reduce backlog of criminal cases in offing
The country’s criminal justice system is set for a massive overhaul, with a law on plea bargaining in the offing.
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Courts
Court of Appeal refuses bid to halt Adu-Boahene trial
The three had asked the appellate court to stay proceedings at the High Court while challenging an earlier ruling on disclosure of documents.
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Courts
Quayson's criminal trial: Lawyers say MP in Canada for health emergency as court hears case in absentia
This comes after the MP failed to make an appearance in court or join virtual proceedings despite the court's earlier warning of trying his case in absentia.
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