General
Afadzato South District Court commissioned
The commissioning of the Court was in fulfillment of the Judicial Service's efforts to ensure access to justice to the people of the traditional area.
GNA
Results for "definition of judiciary"
563 results.
General
We don’t abhor constructive criticisms- Magistrates, Judges Association
“The Association must not be understood to be against criticisms of judges or the judiciary. Criticism if it is constructive helps to improve any system and makes the various actors sit up.’
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General
Lawyers ought to be defenders of Judiciary, not destructors – AG
“Lawyers ought to be the loudest and strongest defenders of the independence, integrity and importance of the Judiciary, rather than serving as tools for its destruction"
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Supreme Court News
Why the Tribunals Act is being challenged at the Supreme Court
The plaintiffs argue that the legislation interferes with the constitutional independence of the Judiciary and improperly regulates the administration and operation of the tribunal system.
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General
Chief Justice meets Finance Minister as Judiciary pushes reforms on congestion and funding
The meeting, held on Wednesday, was framed by the Chief Justice as a formal courtesy call to thank the Ministry of Finance for ongoing support to the courts.
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General
JUSAG @ 50:CJ unhappy with manipulative conducts of some court staff
She highlighted that some court officials have been tampering with land documents to favor particular individuals in return for bribes, thus compromising the judiciary’s credibility.
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General
CJ lauds increasing number of females in Judiciary
She stressed the importance of establishing robust resilience measures to support women's participation in the legal profession and judiciary, ensuring they can perform at their best.
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Africa
888 candidates fail Nigeria Bar exam
This was as 4,412 candidates were successful out of a total of 5,300 who sat for the examination.
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Supreme Court News
President Akufo Addo Nominates Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Ghana's Next Chief Justice
Justice Torkornoo, who has been a member of the judiciary for nineteen years, currently serves on the Supreme Court, where she has played a pivotal role for the past four years
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Supreme Court News
SC nominee touts the role of E-Justice in building investor confidence
According to him, the E-Justice and the E-Service have ensured the electronic filing of processes and services and thus boosted investor confidence in the Judiciary.
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General
Chief Justice urges Judges to stay informed on emerging issues in Cyber security
“I urge you, colleague Judges and Magistrates, to be particularly abreast of emerging issues surrounding Cyber security and be alert, to protect victims of Cyber bullying, and other Cyber crimes"
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Courts
Accept outcome of cases in good faith, stop running down the Judiciary- JUSAG
Accept outcome of cases in good faith, stop running down the Judiciary- JUSAG
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General
“Political Judges’ comment: Ready to sacrifice my Law profession for conviction-Hon Sosu
“Be that as it may, perhaps this may be the end of my legal professional journey but I do not fear to leave the “noble” profession for cautioning against “ignoble” acts of few bad nuts that can destroy our democracy.”
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US
Senate Judiciary Committee to hold hearing on Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and ‘shadow docket’
The Supreme Court must operate with the highest regard for judicial integrity in order to earn the public’s trust,” Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, said in a statement
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General
“I did nothing wrong,” – Dr. Ayine tells GLC after CJ summons
The 11-paged response addressed to the Administrative Secretary of the GLC details three reasons advanced by Dr. Ayine for which the “committee should not proceed to hold an inquiry”.
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General
Muntaka retracts corruption allegation against Judiciary
The Minority Chief Whip has apologised for “scandalising the Judiciary in its entirety”.
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Opinion
Accuser, Judge and Executioner: How Ghana’s Superior Courts Breach ‘Nemo Judex In Causa Sua’ in Contempt Adjudications; A Wakeup Call for Comprehensive Procedural Rules to Guide Contempt Proceedings
This article critiques the practice in Ghana's Superior Courts where Justices adjudicate contempt cases arising from their own proceedings, violating the rule of nemo judex in causa sua. It advocates for urgent procedural reforms to ensure...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
‘Robo-Justice’: A Critical Examination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption in Ghana’s Legal System
The article explores how AI is reshaping Ghana's legal system, emphasizing both its efficiency benefits and the ethical and procedural risks it poses. It concludes that while AI can aid legal processes, it cannot replace human judgment, and...
Elizabeth Asantewaa Ofori and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
Opinion
Review of the Supreme Court’s Ruling to halt the Ruling of the Speaker of Parliament: Does it amount to an unconstitutional usurpation of Parliamentary Powers by the Supreme Court of Ghana?
The article critiques the Supreme Court of Ghana's decision to suspend the Speaker of Parliament's ruling on vacant parliamentary seats, arguing that it amounts to an unconstitutional usurpation of Parliament's powers. The author contends t...
Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, PhD.
General
One-year anniversary of late Justice Rita Agyeman-Budu to be commemorated with Foundation Launch, Headstone unveiling next month
The three-day commemoration, scheduled for November 20 to 22, 2026, will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Justice, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 64.
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