General
Breaking monopoly of Ghana School of Law constitutional – Law lecturer
efforts to urgently break the monopoly of the Ghana School of Law as the sole institution to provide professional law courses in the country must be revisited.
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Results for "Address to mark 30 years of Referendum 1992"
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General
Amendment of laws regarding dual citizenship must be done cautiously – Srem-Sai
Dr Srem-Sai said that it is essential that Ghana is mindful of some of the real issues that could arise while amending the law.
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General
Amnesty International condemns excesses by security personnel
A recent incident was the clash between some residents of Ejura in the Ashanti Region and the military, which led to the death of two persons, with four others injured.
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Election Petition
It will be an affront to justice if Jean Mensa isn’t cross-examined – Tsatsu Tsikata
Tsatsu Tsikata, John Mahama’s lawyer in the election petition, is livid over the refusal by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, to testify in the election petition hearing.
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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.
Europe
UK to make salary disclosure compulsory in job adverts under new law
Although the legislation has not yet been introduced, Mr Burnham is urging employers to begin publishing salary details immediately rather than wait until the requirement becomes law.
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General
Constitutional reform must deliver institutions that serve Ghanaians
This article examines the need for meaningful constitutional reforms in Ghana, focusing on judicial independence, transparent appointments, adequate institutional funding and accountability. It highlights the political, social and administr...
Valentin Mensah PhD
General
NLC moves to avert JUSAG strike, calls for talks over unpaid salary arrears
In a statement marked "Very Urgent" and signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr Bernice A. Welbeck, the NLC directed that a report on the outcome of the engagements be submitted by Friday, November 6, 2026.
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General
A-G cautions GBA against meddling in partisan politics
Dr Ayine’s remarks were contained in an address read on his behalf by Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, at the Ghana Bar Association Conference in Ada on September 14.
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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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Africa
Uganda Law Society scraps ‘Your Lordship’ title, courtroom bowing before judges
The directive was issued by the President of the Uganda Law Society, Isaac K. Ssemakadde, through Executive Order RNB No. 12 of 2026.
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Courts
Jasikan: Court remands driver, Nigerian national over suspected narcotics haul
The two accused — Justice Nelson Amlado, a driver from Kpando in the Volta Region, and Olayele Yussuf, a Nigerian from Oyo State with no fixed address in Ghana
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General
UCC Law inducts fresh intakes at 13th Roll Call ceremony
The keynote address and oath were delivered by Sedinam Awo Kwadam, who urged students to treat the law first as a public trust.
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General
52 new Circuit Court Judges sworn in
In his address, the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged the new judges to see technology as a performance enabler rather than an administrative burden
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Europe
Ex-councillor faces 56 sex offence charges against ex-wife
Philip Young, 49, is charged with 56 offences, including multiple counts of rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse, Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.
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Judiciary urged to lead ‘new era of justice’ against gender-based, digital violence
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, chairperson of the Judicial Service Gender Equity Committee Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko said the changing nature of abuse demanded a fundamental...
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Courts
Acting CJ to implement 24-hour system in some courts
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 10 November, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said the initiative is among reforms being considered to address systemic delays
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Crime
Pass Community Sentencing bill to ease prison crisis-ACHPR urges Ghana
The Commission’s remarks followed a promotion mission to Ghana from September 29 to October 2, 2025. Among its key findings was severe overcrowding in prisons, with Nsawam Medium Security Prison housing 3,496 inmates—more than three times i...
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Courts
Specialized courts for galamsey, drugs to be revamped-Acting CJ
Delivering his address at the 44th Annual Conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana in Accra, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said restoring public trust in the justice system demands visible impartiality and swift justice.
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Audit all state lands-President tells Ministry, Lands Commission
Delivering an address at the inauguration of the reconstituted National Lands Commission, His Excellency stated categorically that any illegal or improper transaction identified would be reversed and such lands given back to the state as st...
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