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Mahama nominates three as Justices of the Supreme Court
They are Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante and Mr Tony Forson.
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Results for "Bar Conference 2023"
2020 results.
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Citizen goes to Supreme Court over presidential term limit
The plaintiff, Ganiwu Alhassan, wants the apex court to declare that a person who has served two separate, non-consecutive terms as President is still eligible to contest for the office again.
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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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US
US Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The ruling, covering two closely watched cases, Little v. Hecox out of Idaho and West Virginia v. B.P.J. , settles a legal battle that had divided lower courts and ignited fierce debate across the country’s culture wars.
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General
Legal Education must build Competence in Customary Law - Justice Ackaah-Boafo
For years, the debate over legal education in Ghana has been framed as a battle of "Access versus Standards". Justice Ackaah-Boafo argued that this is a false dichotomy. Instead, he asserted that both access and standards are twin duties ow...
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Kobby Amoah endorses J.B. Afrifa, says he is best choice for Young Lawyers’ Forum presidency
Mr Amoah, who is also a lecturer at Ashesi University and a former aspirant for the same position, made the endorsement at J.B. Afrifa’s Policy Launch and Vision Dialogue
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Are laws barring electoral offence convicts from voting constitutional?-Supreme Court to decide April 22
This stems from a case file by a lawyer and human rights activist, Fred Akwetey, who is asking the Supreme Court to strike down provisions of Ghana’s electoral law that bar people convicted of electoral offences from registering to vote or...
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Parliament passes Legal Education reform Bill to decentralize professional legal Education
At the centre of the reform is the creation of a Council for Legal Education and Training, a new body that will supervise legal education, set standards for curricula and oversee the broader training framework for future lawyers.
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Others
Advancing Access to Justice through Mediation & Rehabilitation: From Docket to Justice Initiative for Remand Prisoners in Ghana
The write-up centers on the urgent need to strengthen access to justice in Ghana by reducing prolonged remand detention through coordinated docket review, restorative justice mechanisms, and reintegration support for affected prisoners.
By Prince Caldwell Kojo Tabiri Esq & David Ayesu Debrah Esq for and on behalf of the Justice Access Foundation Ghana
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Ghana School of Law admits 376 new students into Kumasi campus
The induction ceremony was held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and signalled the beginning of what school officials described as a demanding year of professional preparation.
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Judicial Service invites applications for Magistrates
The call targets Ghanaian lawyers who are enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers and have at least three years’ standing at the Bar, with applicants expected to demonstrate strong character, integrity, and practical digital competence, including p...
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Meet Her Ladyship Mabel Maame Agyemang: Ghanaian Chief Justice of two different countries
Trained in Ghana and called to the Bar in 1987, she rose through the local bench with steady, understated competence that spoke through outcomes.
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Greater Accra Bar gears up for Fitness & Health Day with The Bank Hospital
The initiative, organized in collaboration with The Bank Hospital, aims to encourage lawyers to adopt healthier lifestyles and embrace preventive healthcare amidst the demanding pace of legal practice.
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Justice Baffoe-Bonnie nominated as next Chief Justice
The Presidency described Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as a jurist who has served with “diligence and integrity” and made “invaluable contributions to Ghanaian jurisprudence
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CJ Torkornoo's suspension; Bar Council, Commonwealth lawyers demand and matters arising
In a statement issued on Friday, August 15, Dr. Ayine emphasized that the suspension is firmly rooted in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. He explained that the process will remain in force until an independent committee chaired by a Su...
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Justice Yaw Oppong bids farewell as Ghana School of Law Director, exits on August 31
In a message to students on Tuesday, August 12, Justice Oppong thanked God for “love, guidance, and protection” during his three-year tenure.
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Ghana Bar Association mourns victims of August 6 helicopter crash
In a statement, the GBA described the victims as “patriotic Ghanaians” who died in the line of duty.
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GBA to support Compassion Int'l to promote child rights
This was announced at the 20th anniversary celebration of Compassion International Ghana, a Christian non-governmental organization focused on improving the lives of children and youth in impoverished communities.
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First cohorts of law students graduate at SDD-UBIDS
The event drew esteemed guests from Ghana’s legal and academic sectors. Delivering the keynote, Ghana Bar Association President, Mrs. Efua Ghartey, praised the legal profession as both rewarding and joyful.
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GBA interactive meeting with young lawyers scheduled for July 24
The event, dubbed “Time with Young Lawyers,” will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 4:00pm at the Alisa Hotel, Ridge in Accra.
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