General
The dried cocoa pod I threw didn’t hit Maj. Mahama’ – One accused person confesses
One of the fourteen accused persons has explained his role in how the late Major Maxwell Adam Mahama was lynched.
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Courts
Ofosu Ampofo to cross-examine investigator May 18
The trial of the National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, was yesterday adjourned by the Accra High Court to May 18, this year because a key witness was indisposed.
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Courts
Another application to injunct Achimota SHS fails
The Human Rights Court 1 Division of the High Court has dismissed the second injunction application filed by a Rastafarian student, Tyron Marhguy, against the Achimota School.
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General
Francis Xavier hails Rasta student’s suit against Achimota school
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Francis Xavier-Sosu has lauded the lawsuit filed by parents of Tyron Marhguy against the Achimota School over the dreadlocks-induced denial of admission saga.
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Courts
Rasta student sues Achimota school, demands to be admitted and compensated
The family of a student denied admission at the Achimota School because of his dreadlocks has sued the institution at a high court citing discrimination.
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General
Maintain prevailing peace in Bawku – IGP to police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, has urged personnel of the Ghana Police Service in the Bawku enclave to ensure high level of discipline and professionalism to maintain the prevailing peace in the area.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: I disagree with the Supreme Court in disallowing document inspection – Prof Kwaku Asare
The petitioners, both now and in 2013, applied to inspect documents in the custody of the EC.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: Note the difference between the 2012 and 2020 Court
Here are some noticeable differences between the 2012 presidential election petition panel and the 2020 presidential election petition panel.
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Opinion
Legal Vacation Without ‘Vacation.’; The Plight of ‘ORAL ’ Lawyers and the Infringed Rights of the Accused?
The article examines the controversy over substantive criminal trials continuing during Ghana’s legal vacation, particularly where defence lawyers have indicated that they are unavailable. It argues that although the Chief Justice has autho...
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
Invoking the Supervisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Ghana. The Case of a Meddlesome Interloper (Busybody)
The Ghanaian courts have allowed the efflorescence of legal doctrines as necessary nutrients for the enjoyment and development of rights and obligations under the law within the Ghanaian jurisdiction. One such procedural doctrine is LOCUS S...
Kwame Richard Klu and Kwame Yaro Appiah
Opinion
The doctrine of stare decisis parades in a fanciful new robe in the Supreme Court: Ex Parte Opuni (No. 2)
The author asks, among other things, if a High Court must follow a decision of a higher court at all costs under the doctrine of stare decisis. See more in this article.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Stay of Proceedings of A Case: A Legal Gymnastics Tool to Delay Proceedings Before a Trial Court?
The article explains that merely filing a repeat application for stay of proceedings, or an application for certiorari or prohibition, does not automatically halt proceedings before a trial court. A stay only arises where the trial or appel...
Francis Obiri
Opinion
Klomega (no.2) v. Attorney-general, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and others: A missed opportunity to strengthen public financial management
The author examines the Court’s decision in Klomega and its implications for public financial management and accountability.
Nicholas Opoku
Opinion
The Land Act: A Model For Integration Of Customary Law Into A Modern Legislation
Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 exemplifies a landmark effort to integrate customary law into modern statutory land governance by codifying indigenous principles, promoting fiduciary accountability, and ensuring legal recognition of customary intere...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Medical Victims Compensation ‘Wahala’: The Role of the Law
This article highlights the lack of statutory frameworks for compensating victims of medical negligence in Ghana, emphasizing the reliance on the outdated Bolam rule. The author proposes a no-fault compensation model, similar to Ghana's Mot...
Isaac Ofori Gyeabour, Esq.
Opinion
Alexander Afenyo Markin v. Speaker of Parliament & A-G: Application ex-parte for stay of execution of the ruling of the speaker of parliament delivered on 17th October,2024 pending the determination of the suit.
This case examines the interplay between judicial review and constitutional supremacy in Ghana, focusing on the separation of powers and the judiciary's role in interpreting constitutional provisions. The dispute arises from the Speaker of...
Onesimus Faeron
Opinion
The Termination Tightrope: Navigating the Balance between Employer Rights and Employee Protections
This article examines the tension between employer rights and employee protections in Ghana's labor law, particularly regarding termination. It critiques the Supreme Court's reliance on outdated common law principles that allow employers to...
Martin Waana-Ang & Joshua Mbowura
Opinion
Who Owns Copyright Over ‘Defe Defe’?
The article discusses the complexities of copyright protection in Ghana, focusing on originality and infringement in musical works. It emphasizes the importance of balancing copyright protection with the need to promote creativity and publi...
Dr Doreen Adoma Agyei (IP Lecturer, Faculty of Law KNUST) & Joseph Kelvin Edem Boso (Legal Researcher, Academic Writer, Music Producer and Freelance Writer)
Opinion
The Legal Effect of ‘Solicitor’s Representative' signing Writ of Summons to commence an action under the District Court Rules
The Author examines the legal effect of Order 2 rule (3)(2)(a) & (b) of the District Court Rules to the extent that it permits a Solicitor’s representative to sign a writ of summons to commence an action at the District Court.
John Kwesi Hagan Jnr. Esq
Opinion
12 Strategies to Becoming the Happiest Lawyer Alive
The author shares twelve critical insights for young lawyers on how to experience the most satisfaction in the profession
Francisca Serwaa Boateng