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KNUST VC's apology order to lecturer quashed by Court of Appeal
In March 2023, the Vice-Chancellor set up a fact-finding committee chaired by Prof. Samuel I.K. Ampadu after senior members of the department petitioned her.
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Special courts for cybercrime, cross-border crimes, others to be rolled out Feb. 9-Chief Justice
The special courts, he said, will focus on cases including cybercrime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and other cross-border offences, supported by tighter coordination among relevant institutions.
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AG seeks Supreme Court review of ruling on criminal disclosure rules in GHC49.1M NSB case
Acting through the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem-Sai, the state is asking the apex court to clarify a key portion of its earlier ruling on the Practice Direction on Further Disclosures.
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Court perpetually injunct journalist from publishing, disseminating allegations against Lysaro Group CEO
Sitting at the Human Rights Division, Justice Nana Brew granted a perpetual injunction against Innocent Samuel Appiah, restraining him from making any further publications or commentary about entrepreneur Cynthia Adjei.
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Musah Ahmed sworn in as new Judicial Secretary of Ghana
The ceremony, held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Supreme Court, was conducted by the Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
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Torkornoo’s reinstatement to the bench may prove unworkable – Prof. Appiagyei-Atua
His remarks follow Justice Torkornoo’s decision to seek judicial review, contesting the President’s authority to remove her from both the leadership of the judiciary and the Supreme Court.
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Sophia Akuffo broke Oath of Secrecy with CJ removal comments-Ansa-Asare
In an interview with TV3 on September 3, Sophia Akuffo argued that Justice Torkornoo was denied a fair process, insisting the allegations against her were too weak to justify her removal.
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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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Tarkwa court jails two men for scissors attack, robbery
The convicts—24-year-old Gilbert Mensah and 18-year-old Justice Mensah—admitted to stealing and causing harm.
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AG moves to strike out suspended CJ's suit against Shining Stars Petition
The latest challenge, filed on 23 June 2025, targets a petition from a group called the Shining Stars of Ghana.
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Justice Yaw Oppong bids farewell as Ghana School of Law Director, exits on August 31
In a message to students on Tuesday, August 12, Justice Oppong thanked God for “love, guidance, and protection” during his three-year tenure.
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Establish media courts to handle cases of attacks on journalists-Justice Abdulai
His proposal comes in the wake of public outrage over recent incidents of brutality, including the July 30, 2025, assault on a journalist and a civilian during a demolition exercise at the McDan warehouse in Spintex.
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Establish system for inmates to commission affidavits-Lawyer pushes for reform
In a letter addressed to the Director General of the Ghana Prisons Service and copied to the Acting Chief Justice, Dr. Asamoah appealed for systems to be instituted within correctional facilities that would allow inmates to swear affidavits...
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Legal Aid eyes 24-hour legal support under Government’s economic policy
Speaking at the Greater Accra Law Week conference on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Mr. Folie revealed that the Legal Aid Service is exploring the creation of a 24-hour legal call centre, which would allow Ghanaians to reach lawyers at any time f...
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Lawyers granted leave from court duties on June 30 for Martyrs’ Day
In a circular issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to all judges and magistrates nationwide, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie reaffirmed the long-standing tradition of permitting legal practitioners to withdraw their services in order to participate in t...
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Let's keep the wig and gown: Justice Adjei backs legal dress code for identity and integrity
During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 16, 2025, Justice Adjei rejected suggestions to modernize or discard the traditional courtroom attire, warning that such changes could open the floodgates for impersonati...
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Expand legal education with care and evidence — Justice Adjei urges
Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei emphasized the need for thorough feasibility assessments before making any policy shifts that would open up access to legal training.
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Judges must uphold law, not personal faith, in LGBTQ+ cases-Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, the Court of Appeal judge, who also serves on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, emphasized that a judge’s religious affiliation should never int...
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U.S. Justice Department revises foreign bribery enforcement approach
n a detailed memo, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlined that the new approach will concentrate on misconduct that undermines U.S. companies’ ability to compete with foreign rivals, involves critical infrastructure, and is linked to...
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CJ misstepped by going to Supreme Court rather than Judicial Council-Ansa-Asare
In an interview on PM Express aired Wednesday, May 21, Ansa-Asare critiqued the Chief Justice’s decision to bypass the Judicial Council before turning to the legal system, describing it as a procedural lapse that undermines institutional or...
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