Courts
Gun-wielding persons in viral video granted GHS50,000 bail
The two men were arrested by the police after a video in which they brandished guns and openly boasted about it went viral on social media
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Couple Sue LEKMA Hospital: Alleges substandard care but facility refutes claim
The woman, now childless, was at the Teshie-based Municipal hospital to be delivered of her first baby, which came out successfully after a caesarean section.
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Courts
London Court throws out AG, others for sleeping on $170m case
In a ruling on Wednesday June 8, Mr Justice Butcher, refused to grant the government a time extension to apply to set aside the award – adding that the state’s grounds for challenging it were “intrinsically weak”.
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Africa
Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo returns home after ICC acquittal
Mr Gbagbo has been living in the Belgian capital Brussels since his release from detention three years ago.
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General
The Law on the deportation of criminals is clear-Asonaba Dappah
Miss Dappah appeared before the Appointment Committee of Parliament on Friday, June 11, 2021, to be vetted for her new role
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Police begin probe into breach of Covid-19 safety protocols at Sir John’s funeral
During the event, a majority of the mourners defied the laid-down safety protocols such as the wearing of face masks and social distancing
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Africa
Man in court for allegedly causing wife’s miscarriage
He was said to have gotten angry after his wife told him there was no food after making the demand upon arriving home at night.
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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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General
Build shelters for domestic abuse victims – Government urged
The Director of the Legal Assistance Network-Ghana has urged the government to build shelters for domestic violence victims to help minimise the abuse culture.
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Opinion
Harmonizing Customary Practices and Statutory Law: The Need to Amend Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) to Recognize and Enforce Customary Offences and Sanctions Across Ghanaian Communities
This article argues that whilst Ghana’s statutory criminal law (via the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) governs codified offences, it fails to formally recognise many customary offences and sanctions entrenched in Ghanaian communities....
Kofi Annan and Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng Esq.
Opinion
Conviction and Sentence in Absentia; Effective Date Of Sentence, Settling The Uncertainty; The Case Of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, Former Masloc CEO
The article examines whether a sentence imposed in absentia begins from the date it is pronounced or from when the convicted person is brought into custody. Using the Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu case, the author argues that a purposive reading...
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
From Deforestation To Gas Flaring, Environmental Harm May Now Be Prosecuted As An International Crime By The ICC. Here’s What Ghana Needs To Know, And What We Can Do
The ICC’s new policy recognizes severe environmental destruction as a potential international crime, empowering countries like Ghana to prosecute such offenses. Ghana’s plan to establish specialized environmental courts showcases leadership...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Contemplating Appeal of Widow Wars: Can Daddy Lumba’s Legendary Love Story Survive the Courtroom? A Comprehensive Analysis of the High Court Judgment in Suit No. GJ12202026
The High Court judgment in Suit No. GJ12202026 upheld the validity of a customary marriage over a contested foreign civil marriage, emphasizing evidentiary shortcomings in proving the latter. The article evaluates the court’s reasoning and...
Kofi Annan
Supreme Court News
Why the Tribunals Act is being challenged at the Supreme Court
The plaintiffs argue that the legislation interferes with the constitutional independence of the Judiciary and improperly regulates the administration and operation of the tribunal system.
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US$100m romance scam: Two Ghanaians ‘Kofi Boat’ and ‘Pascal’ plead guilty, face 20-year jail term
The two men, who were described by American prosecutors as leaders of the criminal organisation, admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before US District Judge Arun Subramanian in New York.
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One-year anniversary of late Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu to be commemorated with Foundation Launch, Headstone unveiling next month
The three-day commemoration, scheduled for November 20 to 22, 2026, will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Justice, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 64.
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Courts
Abronye hit with GH¢10,000 cost as Court of Appeal rejects bid to halt Anyenini defamation suit
Abronye had approached the appellate court seeking a stay of proceedings pending the determination of an interlocutory appeal arising from earlier decisions of the High Court.
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Supreme Court News
Sky train case: Supreme Court dismisses former GIIF CEO’s bid to overturn High Court ruling
The decision clears the way for the criminal proceedings against Mr Asamoah and former GIIF Board Chairman, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, to continue before the High Court.
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Meet Akosua Achiaa Sarpong: The 2026 star of the Call to the Bar
Akosua also received the Best Student in Civil Procedure award, securing two honours at the ceremony, which saw 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar.
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Judges welcome 100% IGF retention by Judicial Service
President of the Association, Justice Olivia Obeng Owusu expressed appreciation to government and also acknowledged the role of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, in securing the approval.
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