Supreme Court News
Catholic Secretariat, Presbyterian Church joined to Wesley Girls’ religious rights case
The decision was made on Tuesday, July 7, by a five-member panel of the Supreme Court presided over by Justice Gabriel Pwamang.
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Results for "Public's Rights Against Animals bill"
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Supreme Court News
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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Courts
ECOWAS Court dismisses Justice Torkonoo’s case to halt removal committee
The regional court, sitting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, also dismissed a preliminary objection raised by the Government of Ghana, which had argued that the Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
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Africa
Outrage as Nigerian university insists on brassiere before exams
The viral footage captures moments where female staff members are seen touching the chests of students lining up outside an exam hall at the institution, located in Ogun State.
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Courts
Justice Adjei pushes for abolition of mandatory death penalty in Ghana
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei criticized the current legal framework, saying it violates the right to life and contradicts Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
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Crime
63 prison graduates unable to do national service over inability to acquire Ghana card
The revelation was made during a visit by Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights to the prison on Monday, where one of the 63 affected inmates, incarcerated for 13 years, appealed to the committee for urgent intervention.
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Courts
High Court orders UPSA to desist, pay compensation over copyright infringement
The lawsuit was initiated by the Reprographic Rights Organisation of Ghana (CopyGhana), a body representing the interests of authors and publishers.
Richard Osei Boateng
Africa
Kenya's Martha Karua deported from Tanzania amid opposition leader’s trial
Karua, a long-standing human rights advocate and political critic, traveled to Tanzania with two colleagues—lawyer Gloria Kimani and activist Lynn Ngugi—to observe Lissu’s upcoming court appearance.
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Africa
Nigerian Bar Association intervenes to free unjustly detained lawyer in Imo State
Lilian had traveled to Owerri to facilitate the bail process for her sister when an unexpected and alarming situation unfolded. Instead of being allowed to carry out her legal duty, she found herself accused of kidnapping and taken into cus...
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General
Implement gender-responsive tax policies for equality-Experts call
Speaking at a policy conference on taxation, gender equality, and sustainable development, organized by the Network for Women’s Rights (NETRIGHT) Ghana in collaboration with the Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), Mr. Winful pointed out that...
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Courts
Lady sues Police and AG over assault in custody
Her lawyer, Mr. Andrew Khartey, has sued the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Corporal Clement Suputour (the officer involved), and the Attorney General (AG) as the legal representatives of the government.
GNA
General
President charges female judges to help remove barriers to justice
He emphasized their pivotal role in reshaping norms and setting legal precedents that safeguard the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized.
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General
FIDA Ghana condemns alleged case of child marriage
The ceremony which happened on Saturday has sparked outrage among Ghanaians with many calling for arrests and prosecution.
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Supreme Court News
It’s unconstitutional for teachers to go on strike – Child Rights Int’l drags GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT to Supreme Court
In the end, the Supreme Court established that workers, including teachers, have a right to unionize as well as to strike and cannot grant the plaintiff’s relief.
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Europe
UK: Nearly half of unmarried couples unaware they lack legal rights, says survey
According to a poll of 551 cohabitees, 35% of respondents feared they would be left homeless and one in three feared significant financial hardship in the event of a break up.
Law Society Gazette
Europe
The baby at the centre of an India-Germany diplomatic row
The toddler has been at the centre of a diplomatic row between India and Germany after she was taken away from her Indian family on accusations of child abuse in September 2021
BBC
Africa
South Africa: Minimum age for capacity of criminal intent in children increased
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development explained that this has brought South Africa in line with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child.
AllAfrica
Africa
Rwanda asylum flight cancelled after legal action
Home Secretary Priti Patel said she was "disappointed" but added: "Preparation for the next flight begins now."
BBC
General
African Coups: Nigerian law firm wants President Akufo-Addo to take preventive steps
In their letter dated February 1, 2022, they are urging President Akufo-Addo to provide the leadership necessary for the sub-regional body to apply its treaties and protocols on democracy and human rights.
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US
Mexico decriminalizes abortion in landmark ruling
The 11 Supreme Court judges unanimously voted to decriminalise abortion in that state, and under Mexican law, it will now apply to all the other states in the country.
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