Opinion
Parliamentary immunity: A ticket above the law?
The author wades into the debate on the implications of Articles 117 and 118 of the Constitution in light of recent events surrounding Madina MP, Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu
Nick Opoku
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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
Of stunted growth, stretch marks and ‘K’ legs: The unlawful personal qualification criteria of Ghana Immigration Service
The author recounts the long queues and other forms of discomfort that characterized the recruitment processes by the Ghana Immigration Service recently and advocates for a refund of the monies paid by applicants who weren't selected
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
We are all in this together: COVID-19 as a leveller of humanity
The writers argue that the virus reinforces the bias of the current political structure, noting that it is only when a tragedy strikes close to home that the ‘politically powerful’ are enraged to eliminate it. it
Kobby Afari Yeboah and Raymond A. Atuguba
Opinion
Human Rights and its enemies: Tyrone Marghuy v. Achimota School
The author discusses the decision of the High Court in Tyrone Marghuy v Achimota School in the context of the indivisibility of human rights
Abdul Aziz Gomda
Opinion
The rise and fall of fintech startup companies in Africa: Why Africa needs to protect her own
"Why are we so quick to sell off or give away our unique, cutting-edge, made-by-Africans-for Africans, technologically innovative fintech start-ups to so-called investors from outside the African continent," the author asks. Read more in th...
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Ghana’s Legal Profession Is Entering the AI Era Without a Regulatory Framework
The article argues that Ghana’s legal ethics rules still provide a strong foundation, but they do not directly address the realities of AI-assisted legal practice. It concludes that the General Legal Council should clarify how existing duti...
Michel A. Nkansah
Opinion
The Harmonious Dance of Trade: Ghana's Urgent Call to Embrace the CISG and Unify the Rhythms of Commerce
Over four decades ago, Ghana signed the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), a pivotal treaty that provides a standardized legal framework for cross-border transactions between parties from diff...
Joel Telfer Jnr
Opinion
Proprietary Estoppel and Adverse Possession: A Struggle Between Fairness and Legalized Theft
This article examines the legal doctrines of proprietary estoppel and adverse possession, contrasting their implications for fairness and property rights. Proprietary estoppel protects individuals who rely on an owner's promise, while adver...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Roses are Red, The Statute is Stale: The Obscenity Debate and Legal Limbo of Sex Toys in Ghana
This article critiques Ghana’s outdated obscenity law under Section 281(1) of Act 29, arguing that its vague criminalization of "obscene objects" unconstitutionally endangers personal rights. It proposes legislative reform to exclude sexual...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Conviction and Sentence in Absentia; Effective Date Of Sentence, Settling The Uncertainty; The Case Of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, Former Masloc CEO
The article examines whether a sentence imposed in absentia begins from the date it is pronounced or from when the convicted person is brought into custody. Using the Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu case, the author argues that a purposive reading...
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
Adisa Boya v. Zenabu Mohammed: A Judicial Incision – How the Supreme Court Created an Exception Without Overruling Estate Law Precedents.
An analysis of Adisa Boya v. Zenabu Mohammed, where the Supreme Court carved out an exception to estate law by allowing intestate heirs to sue without Letters of Administration, balancing legal formality with justice.
Kofi Annan
Opinion
Contemplating Appeal of Widow Wars: Can Daddy Lumba’s Legendary Love Story Survive the Courtroom? A Comprehensive Analysis of the High Court Judgment in Suit No. GJ12202026
The High Court judgment in Suit No. GJ12202026 upheld the validity of a customary marriage over a contested foreign civil marriage, emphasizing evidentiary shortcomings in proving the latter. The article evaluates the court’s reasoning and...
Kofi Annan
Opinion
Customary Succession and the Inheritance Rights of Women: The Case of Odamtten & Others v. Wuta-Ofei & Ors.
The author evaluates the decision of the Supreme Court of Ghana in the case of Odamtten & others v. Wuta-Ofei & Ors, with respect to the application of the rule of customary law applicable in patrilineal communities
Kwame Adusei
Opinion
The Death of a Profession?
Following the Chief Justice's decision to refer Dr. Dominic Ayine to the General Legal Council over his comments in the aftermath of the Election Petition, the author explores the implications for the legal system and the freedom with which...
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Beyond the "Koo Kaa": Safeguarding Ghana's forest reserves
The article intends to ensure that beyond the discussions and debates on the degazetting of portions of the Achimota Forest, concrete steps are taken at clarifying the legislative framework for the management and utilisation of forest resou...
Clement Kojo Akapame
Opinion
Need for a month’s notice before issuing writ for legal fees: Protecting the Poor’s Purse or Tyranny of Tradition?
This article seeks to examine the continuous relevance of the one month’s notice requirement in the law in the light of the 1992 Constitution and other legislations that have abandoned such requirements
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Beyond The Land Act: Uncovering The Missing Pieces In Ghana’s Land Governance Framework
This article argues that while Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 is comprehensive, effective land governance depends on recognizing and integrating a wider set of related laws. Justice Alexander Osei Tutu examines over 30 enactments that, although not...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Change of representation: The law and its implication
A party that acts by a lawyer may change its representation during the trial. However, this can only be done by strict compliance with certain mandatory requirements outlined in both the C.I. 47 and Act 32. The author discusses these requir...
Noah Ephraem Tetteh Adamtey
Opinion
Ghana Cannot Arrest Its Way Out of Galamsey - A Case for Medium Scale Mining Revolution
The article argues that Ghana cannot eliminate illegal mining through arrests and military operations alone because these measures fail to address the economic and regulatory factors sustaining galamsey. It proposes a medium-scale mining fr...
Yaw Boampong Adu-Brempong