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TUC hails ICJ ruling affirming right to strike
The ICJ, in a ruling delivered on May 21, 2026, held that the right of workers and their organisations to strike is protected under international labour law.
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Foss v Harbottle revisited: Debunking the myth of member personal right as an exception
ABSTRACT This article puts the rule in Foss v Harbottle under microscopic scrutiny in light of the exceptions stated to the rule in Edwards v Halliwell. It concludes that one of the exceptions to the rule — “where the rights of members have...
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General
Ban on ‘aboboyaa’: You can’t use LI to take one’s substantive right-Legal practitioner
“If you intend taking away a person’s substantive right granted under the law, you would have to amend the substantive law and in this particular case a person who has obtained the licence to drive either a car or tricycle or motorbike unde...
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General
No special charges on imported right-hand vehicles-Customs
It is believed that this will give a broader view when driving to avoid accidents
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General
The distinguished, true and real legal luminary that is his Lordship Professor Samuel Kofi Date-Bah
He prolifically authored articles covering constitutional provisions, landmark cases, and even comprehensive textbooks. By my calculation, between 1970 and 1978, he contributed more than 45 articles to UGLJ and RGL combined.
Ace Anan Ankomah
Courts
Wontumi names Atta Akyea as new lead counsel in Akonta Mining case
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, whose official name is Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, announced the change after his former lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, indicated his intention to withdraw from the matter.
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Courts
Why Wontumi's Submission of no case was rejected in illegal mining case-Full Reasoning
Chairman Wontumi and Akonta Mining Company Limited have been charged with six counts for allegedly allowing Henry Okum and Michael Gyedu Ayisi to carry out mining activities on the company’s concession without first securing the required ap...
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Courts
Rasta students against Achimota SHS: Second ruling out
Six of the seven reliefs sought by the applicant were granted
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Courts
Legal vacation does not bar sitting judges from hearing cases
Speaking at the 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Congress of the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana in Sunyani, the Chief Justice said lawyers remain bound by their professional duties to their clients and the court.
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Courts
“Dubai” CEO murder case: Suspects denied bail
Mr. Luanga Bagonluri, Counsel for the second and third accused persons in the case, Belinda Milla and Kweku Kumbata respectively, sought bail for the two accused persons on the condition that they remained innocent until proven guilty.
GNA
Courts
Quayson criminal case: Court sets June 21 to hear ‘motion against daily hearings’
The court, presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh had on the previous sitting, ruled that the case be heard on a day-to-day basis starting from June 20
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Courts
Court refuses ‘cops killer’ bail
Eric Kojo Duah, aka Sakora, the man accused of killing two police officers at Buduburam in the Central Region on August 28, 2019, has been refused bail by the Accra High Court.
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Courts
Lawyers, accused persons shocked at video of Major Mahama’s brutal murder
“Jesus!” That was the reaction of a female lawyer at the Bar when the videos that detail the alleged murder of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama was played in open court yesterday.
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Crime
Gambia Deaths in 2005: ECOWAS Court holds Ghana liable for breach of citizen’s right to information
In the judgment delivered by Justice Edward Amoako Asante, Judge Rapporteur, the Court ordered the Republic of Ghana to release to Isaac Mensah, documents relating to the investigations on the enforced disappearance of his father and subseq...
GNA
Africa
Lagos court grants wives equal rights over husbands’ properties
The court ruled that “indirect contributions of a wife to the marital property should not be quantified in monetary terms in order to entitle her to a share of the property”.
The Nigeria Lawyer
General
Release of information mandatory under RTI — Sarpong Boateng
“A draft legislative instrument (LI) is currently being worked on to be laid before Parliament to that effect which will allow some level of private institutions to be incorporated in the LI to allow people to access information from those...
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You can defend yourself during Police arrest but be careful-Legal Practitioner
one’s knowledge of the Law can prevent him/her from being manhandled by Police personnel
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Election Petition
Petitioner, EC and 2nd Respondent closes their case in Election 2020 Petition trial
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday said it has closed its case in the ongoing election 2020 petition trial at the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court News
Ghana’s Supreme Court Affirms Pro-Arbitration Stance, Upholding Multi-Million Dollar LCIA Awards Against Springfield
Counsel for the Respondents criticized the findings of the court below that the new rules of LCIA and the old rules anticipated that there would be early determination of the suit.
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General
Full text: Suspended CJ speaks about her ongoing trial
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Justice Torkornoo criticized the process as secretive and unconstitutional.
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