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Speaker Bagbin postpones resumption of parliament indefinitely
In an official notice issued from his office on Monday, October 6, the Speaker said the decision was necessitated by circumstances beyond his control.
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68th legal year opens with call on stakeholders to uphold integrity, efficiency in delivery
Speaking at a reception following a church service to mark the opening on Saturday, Acting Chief Justice Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie urged all actors within the legal fraternity to work collaboratively to strengthen the pillars of justice.
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Failing to disclose your STI status before sex is a crime-E/R DOVVSU Director
She explained that knowingly concealing such information places the unsuspecting partner at risk and constitutes sexual abuse under Ghana’s laws, attracting severe penalties.
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A judge's dilemma: Does law always mean justice?
The article explores the perennial tension between law and justice, dramatizing it through the lens of legal philosophy. It poses the central question: Does strict adherence to law always deliver justice?
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Judges, magistrates working without basic support-Justice Kwofie
Opening the annual conference of the Association of Magistrates and Judges of Ghana (AMJG), which focused on the theme “Leveraging Technology to Enhance Justice Delivery”, Justice Kwofie said that the judiciary continues to operate under un...
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Courts
Ken Kuranchie drags state to Supreme Court over constitutionality of ORAL
Filed on September 24, 2025, the writ invokes Article 2(1)(b) of the 1992 Constitution together with Rule 45 of the Supreme Court Rules (C.I. 16). The Attorney-General has been cited as the sole defendant in the suit.
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Acting CJ, Justices meet CRC, discuss ongoing Judicial reforms
The four-hour engagement, which took place on Thursday, September 25, at the Judicial Service Administration Conference Room, was chaired by Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who also serves as the Chief Justice-nominee.
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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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GBA calls for Executive collaboration to safeguard rule of law
Addressing the GBA’s Annual General Conference in Wa, Upper West Region, on Monday, September 15, Madam Ghartey expressed confidence in the President’s leadership
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Schedule of activities for Ghana Bar Conference 2025
About 1,265 lawyers are expected to join the conference, both virtually and in person.
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Affirmative Action law must be enforced to deliver true gender equality – Minkah-Premo
According to her, the Act sets clear benchmarks, including a requirement that women occupy at least 30 percent of governance and decision-making roles by 2026, a target she cautioned must not be treated lightly.
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Thaddeus Sory Writes: Judicial Independence or Judicial impunity
The Chief Justice has been removed from office. This is subject to any rights she may legitimately assert at law against her removal. I acknowledge that.
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Constitution review draft report expected by October – CRC
The report comes after extensive consultations with key national stakeholders, including the Council of State and the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
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Article 146 Committee examined 25 witnesses, reviewed nearly 10,000 pages of evidence in first petition against CJ Torkornoo
Committee Chairman, Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, revealed at the Presidency on Monday, September 1, that petitioner Daniel Ofori presented his case through 13 witnesses, while the suspended Chief Justice mounted her defence with 12 witnes...
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Why Chief Justice Torkornoo was removed from office
The action stemmed from a petition dated March 17, 2025, filed by Ghanaian citizen Mr. Daniel Ofori, who accused the Chief Justice of misconduct and “stated misbehaviour.”
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GIMPA Council renews term of Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu as Law School Dean
A statement signed by the Secretary to the Institute, Dr. Victoria M. Kunbuor, confirmed that the renewal takes effect from September 1, 2025, and will run until August 31, 2028.
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US
Halt foreign aid payments-Trump administration tells Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the Justice Department submitted an emergency request to the justices, seeking to overturn a federal district court order that compels the administration to release the money before the fiscal year ends on September 30.
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Business
ORC launches 48-hour business registration service
The ORC has introduced a Prestige Service to process business registrations within 48 hours for a fee, while also detailing expanded duties and infrastructure plans.
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Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team to pursue new legal options after arrest warrant ruling
Speaking to Citi FM, his lawyer, Frank Davies, stated that there are avenues open to every lawyer and that his side will consider them carefully to challenge OSP's warrant.
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Why suspended CJ Torkonoo’s Judicial Review application against impeachment process was dismissed
Presiding judge Justice Kwame Amoako ruled that the application constituted an abuse of court process and that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
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