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US Senate to vote on $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill
Debate on the $3.5 trillion plan is expected to continue for several months.
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U.S. Supreme Court gives states more leeway to restrict voting
The case involves a 2016 Arizona law that made it a crime to provide another person’s completed early ballot to election officials, with the exception of family members or caregivers
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General
2 in 5 lawyers say they can’t discuss wellbeing issues with their employer
New research from the International Bar Association paints a concerning picture of the effectiveness of awareness-raising efforts and the extent to which hospitable environments are being created.
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Supreme Court Hands Google a Landmark Win — and Hollywood a Huge Concern
Google can let out a huge sigh of relief now that the Supreme Court has saved the tech giant from billions of dollars in damages in a long-lasting lawsuit brought by Oracle over computer code used to build the Android operating system.
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Kotoka Airport renaming has no legal effect yet – A-G tells Supreme Court
According to the Attorney-General, the proposed name change has not taken legal effect because the necessary legislative processes have not been completed.
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Expedite amendment of outdated rent laws-Rent Control to Parliament
The Department says the existing legislation continues to create difficulties in managing relationships between landlords and tenants, including operators and occupants of hostels
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At GLS maiden conference: Bagbin urges reforms that solve practical problems
Speaking at the Ghana Law Society’s maiden Annual Bar Conference, held under the theme “Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer,” he said the success of legal reform should not be judged by the number of laws Parliament passes.
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Ghana ratifies air services agreements with six countries
With Parliament’s approval, designated airlines from Ghana and the partner countries can operate under a formal legal framework for commercial air services.
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Sam Okudzeto says GBA was not consulted in passage of Legal Education reform bill
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, Okudzeto said it was deeply troubling that the Ghana Bar Association was not brought into discussions on legislation that directly affects how lawyers are trained
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Business
Government pulls Lithium deal from parliament for wider consultations
Briefing the House on Wednesday, the Deputy Minister said the decision followed objections raised by civil society organisations, industry specialists and lawmakers on both sides of the chamber.
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Parliament has aversion to truly independent oversight bodies-Ace Ankomah
Speaking on Channel One TV on Monday, 8 December, he linked the current push to scrap the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to what he described as a long-standing pattern in the legislature’s attitude towards accountability institutio...
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Chief Justice nominee pushes for prison reforms to tackle overcrowding
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the current state of Ghana’s prisons as “deeply troubling."
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ART Bill nearing passage-Prof. Beyuo
Speaking at the annual general meeting and scientific conference of the Fertility Society of Ghana (FESGO), the former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association revealed that the Minister of Health is actively finalising two key le...
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Crime
14-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Defiled by Multiple Men in Madina
In a statement to the Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Sosu said he had followed up on the disturbing reports by engaging with the Madina Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service.
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Ghana’s parliament moves toward legislation on lifestyle audits to combat corruption
During his address in Parliament on June 9, Speaker Bagbin emphasized that various stakeholders, including civil society organizations and government officials, have voiced strong support for this initiative.
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Sosu calls for scrapping of GLC's mandate on legal education
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, the legislator argued that the GLC has outlived its usefulness and lacks the accountability required of a modern regulatory institution.
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Bagbin refers new SC nominees to Appointments Committee for vetting
During the House’s sitting on Tuesday, May 27, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin announced that the president’s nominations had been forwarded to the Appointments Committee for review.
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Courts
Court of Appeal halts Amewu's entitlement as former MP amid SALL election dispute
The ruling, delivered by a three-member panel led by Justice Bright Mensah, also prohibits the Speaker of Parliament from recognizing Mr. Amewu as a former MP or processing any benefits or entitlements due to him until an ongoing appeal is...
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Crime
Anti-LGBTQI bill reintroduced as Private Member's Bill-Sam George
The move does not originate from the executive branch but rather reflects a personal commitment by the MP to his constituents and traditional leaders.
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Business
Communications Minister to introduce Anti-Misinformation bill in parliament
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, April 9, the minister stated that the bill, once submitted and deliberated upon by Parliament, is expected to be enacted into law.
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