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GBA President renews call to protect Judiciary from political pressure
GBA President, Mrs Efua Ghartey, said the Judiciary must be protected from political pressure if it is to remain a credible institution for justice delivery.
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ECOWAS court urges states to enforce judgments
President of the Court, Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves, said every delay in complying with the Court’s decisions weakens the rule of law and denies successful litigants the full benefit of justice.
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Ghana's Dr Sylvia Adusu becomes first African woman elected to ITLOS
Her election makes her the first African woman to serve on the Hamburg-based tribunal.
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Supreme Court at 150 Anniversary Committee pays courtesy call on Speaker Bagbin
The delegation, led by Justice Richard Adjei-Frimpong, a Justice of the Supreme Court and Chairman of the committee, visited the Speaker at Parliament House on Thursday to brief him on activities planned for the anniversary.
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Supreme Court lines up host of activities to mark 150th Anniversary
The anniversary, marking the period from 1876 to 2026, will open on Thursday, July 2, with an anniversary lecture at the University of Cape Coast and a sod-cutting ceremony in Cape Coast.
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Court orders prosecution to file disclosures in Abronye DC case
In court, defence counsel Daniel Amartey Addo challenged aspects of the record of the previous proceedings supplied to the defence.
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Ghanaian Lawyer Nania Owusu-Ankomah Appointed Vice President of LCIA
Nania, who previously served as a Court Member of the LCIA, has been recognised for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and significant contribution to the institution and the wider international arbitration community.
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Ghana Supreme Court Bolsters Mining Stability, Rebuffs Local Landowners Claims Against Newmont
The ruling is expected to bring a level of predictability to the Ghanaian mining landscape, which has seen increasing friction between local communities and large-scale miners. By affirming that the Minister of Mines must act as the primary...
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“Seller Beware”: Supreme Court Issues Stern Warning to Auto Dealers After Refurbished Engine Fraud
The Court held that in Ghana, for policy reasons, some statutes mandatorily imply certain terms into certain contracts notably, Act 137. Unless there is a contrary express term in a contract for sale, Act 137 implies certain standard terms...
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Blanket criminalisation of consensual sex between minors unconstitutional-Kenya court
In a landmark decision in Constitutional Petition No. E490 of 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that the blanket application of parts of the Sexual Offences Act to consensual adolescent relationships is unconstitutional.
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Abronye was denied bail over risk of reoffending-Ruling
The reasoned ruling, delivered by His Honour Joseph Yennuban Kunsong, was released six days after the initial remand decision.
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Uncertified ADR practitioners threaten justice system-ADR Centre warns
He was speaking at the 13th Annual Conference of the Ghana National Association of ADR Practitioners.
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GJA to challenge Electronic Communications Act at Supreme Court over journalist arrests
GJA President Albert Dwumfour, speaking at an engagement between journalists and National Security personnel, said the trend effectively punishes journalists through criminal processes for matters that should belong in the civil arena.
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Supreme Court awards GH¢800,000 to man jailed nearly 20 years after wrongful robbery conviction
A five-member panel led by Justice Avril Lovelace-Johnson made the award after finding that Appiah had endured a wrongful conviction and prolonged imprisonment.
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Attorney-General to wait for Supreme Court before moving on OSP cases
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai says the department will wait for the Supreme Court to give a final interpretation of the legal issues before taking any action.
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Ghanaian elected President of Middle Temple’s Young Barristers Association
Silas Boateng secured the position after a vote held on 7 April 2026, with the result later announced on 20 April.
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Chief Justice pushes for quicker and more open justice as Supreme Court turns 150
Addressing the event in Accra on Thursday, 16 April 2026, he said the judiciary cannot rely only on its history and must instead be judged by how effectively it serves the public today.
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Court blocks EOCO from enforcing wanted notice against Sesi-Edem directors
The interim injunction, according to a statement from the company’s lawyers, Knightscild Chambers, also prevents EOCO from continuing with any investigation linked to the disputed gold transaction with JG Resources Ltd while the matter rema...
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Fresh contempt case deepens Sampa chieftaincy fight
The contempt proceedings were initiated by Nana Samgba Gyafla II, known in private life as Justice Emmanuel Ankamah, who maintains that he is the lawfully recognised Paramount Chief of the Sampa Traditional Area.
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Legal Education reform won't dilute quality- Chief Justice
In his remarks, the Chief Justice said the country had long wrestled with a difficult policy question, as pressure to increase opportunities for law graduates often collided with concerns about quality and credibility.
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