Courts
ADR protects clients, justice system-Chief Justice rallies lawyers
Speaking in Ho at the opening of this year’s ADR Week, the Chief Justice said the justice sector continues to grapple with unacceptable delays in dispute resolution.
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Results for "Land and Chieftaincy dispute"
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Tech
Apple watch: US upholds ban on sale over patent dispute
The tech giant was earlier allowed to sell its Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches while proceedings were ongoing - but a US appeals court has since reversed that decision.
BBC
Asia
No DNA test if there is no proof of adultery- India Supreme Court
As the counsel appearing for both the parties agreed to convince their clients, the bench posted the hearing for Wednesday to settle the dispute.
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Opinion
Beyond ‘Penile Penetration’: Assessing Ghana’s Antiquated Definition of ‘Rape’ Through the Lens of the Rome Statute of the ICC; An Urgent Call For A Comprehensive Sexual Offences Act to Modernize Sexual Offences in Ghana.
This article critiques Ghana’s narrow, outdated legal definition of rape, restricted to penile vaginal penetration, and advocates for reform aligned with the Rome Statute’s broader, consent-focused standard. Drawing on comparative law and i...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
An Examination of the Scope of the Supervisory Jurisdiction of the High Court of Ghana
The article examines the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court of Ghana under the 1992 Constitution, highlighting two contradictory Supreme Court decisions on the matter. It argues for the court's unfettered supervisory powers and urge...
Simon Okyere, Esq.
Courts
Man accused of galamsey granted GH₵150,000 bail
Solomon Owusu Ansah, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge, and would reappear before the court, on June 17, for case management conference.
GNA
General
2023 vacation virtual court sittings: Designated courts, Microsoft teams training schedule
The training, which will mainly be done virtually, is to enhance their optimum usage of the application during the legal vacation virtual court sittings
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Courts
Access to courts being impeded by unavailability of land – Chief Justice
According to him, the unavailability of land for the above purpose is a major challenge in the way of realizing this vision.
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General
ARTICLE: AN OVERVIEW OF A CHANGE IN GOVERNMENT IN GHANA FROM A LAWYER’S LENS: EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
This article discusses the transfer of power from a previous President to a newly elected President and its impact on the appointment of Board members for State-Owned Entities, and the role and importance of Corporate Governance in the publ...
Co-Authored by Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
General
Gbenyiri conflict shuts 44 schools, 5,000 children forced out of class
Authorities confirm that 44 out of 150 schools in the affected circuits have shut down, forcing more than 5,000 pupils out of classrooms. At the same time, 13 teachers have abandoned their posts, citing threats to their safety.
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Courts
Herald editor Larry Dogbey granted bail after contempt sentence
The Accra High Court had earlier convicted Mr Dogbey after finding that he breached an order restraining further publications in a dispute involving businessman Kevin Okyere and Swiss commodities trading firm Petraco SA.
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Courts
Court stops NPP polling station elections in Bunkpurugu again
Justice Samuel Bright Acquah issued the interim injunction on June 1, 2026, after hearing lawyers for both sides in a case filed by Konlan Yenuyiab and 78 other party members.
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Europe
Arbitrator jail sentence and ban raises questions in ‘highly unusual’ case
Stampa was found guilty of contempt for his role as arbitrator in an international contract dispute which centred on an alleged breach of contract against the government of Malaysia
The Law Society Gazette
Opinion
Natural Resources, The Environment and the Constitutional Review Committee’s Recommendations: Why Government Should Reconsider Its Position
The article critiques the Government of Ghana’s rejection of proposed constitutional reforms on natural resource governance and environmental protection. It advocates stronger constitutional safeguards for public trusteeship, sustainability...
Anthony Danquah
Opinion
Assessing The “MahamaCare” Policy: A Mirage or a Reality Towards Achieving a Universal Access to Healthcare in Ghana
The article critically evaluates Ghana’s new “MahamaCares” health policy, exploring its potential to address chronic non-communicable diseases and achieve universal healthcare access. While well-intentioned, the policy's operational gaps, d...
Silas Udia Osabutey
Courts
Car dealer bailed GH¢600,000 over alleged fraud
Seidu, who resides at Gbawe-Gonse, is accused of collecting the money from a businessman under the pretext of selling him a 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Crime
Teshie: Arrests made over encroachment on Military Shooting Range
The arrests follow an inspection by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) which discovered significant portions of the Kpeshie Lagoon area.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court case diary for week commencing May 23-25 2023
The particular cases up for consideration are civil motions, writs, civil appeals, and a criminal appeal,
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Courts
High Court rejects bail for BenLord in Millenium City murder case
BenLord Ababio, also known as Nana Barima Ababio, is currently on trial alongside Nana Kofi Amo Kwakye. Both men face conspiracy charges, while Ababio is separately charged with murder.
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Courts
Court sets February 11 for Ben Lord Ababio’s bail hearing
During Tuesday’s court session, Ababio’s legal representatives informed the court of their formal request for bail.
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