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Parliament passes Tribunals Bill
The passage forms part of government’s broader justice reform agenda aimed at improving access to justice and reducing pressure on the regular courts.
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A-G accuses Hanan Abdul-Wahab of using property order to access frozen bank accounts
The allegation is contained in an affidavit filed in support of an application asking the Accra High Court to revoke an earlier order that allowed Mr Abdul-Wahab to travel outside the country.
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AG opposes Torkornoo’s bid to review Supreme Court orders
The Attorney-General says the application should be dismissed summarily because it does not meet the recognised grounds for invoking the Supreme Court’s review jurisdiction.
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General
Ghana's Dr Sylvia Adusu becomes first African woman elected to ITLOS
Her election makes her the first African woman to serve on the Hamburg-based tribunal.
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Africa
Special ITLOS chamber formed for Ghana, Togo boundary dispute
The special chamber will be composed of seven members. Judge Tomas Heidar will serve as President of the chamber. The other members are Judge Neeru Chadha, Judge Ida Caracciolo, Judge Zha Hyoung Rhee and Judge Konrad Jan Marciniak.
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Ghana rallies support for historical election of Dr Sylvia Adusu as Judge of ITLOS
Dr. Adusu, a Chief State Attorney and Director of the International Division at Ghana’s Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, is Ghana’s candidate for the ITLOS election scheduled for 18 June 2026.
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Supreme Court fixes July 2 for judgment on CJ Torkornoo removal consolidated cases
A seven-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Amadu Tanko, fixed the date after adopting the proposed memoranda of issues filed by the parties.
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Supreme Court rejects Dame’s withdrawal from Torkornoo case
A seven-member panel, chaired by Justice Amadu Tanko, said there was nothing before the court to show that Justice Torkornoo had been served with the notice filed by her lawyers.
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Supreme Court refuses to halt Gifty Oware-Mensah trial
Her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, had asked the Supreme Court to stay proceedings at the High Court while it considers a constitutional challenge to a 2018 criminal trial practice direction.
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Courts
Cheque books, EOCO statements take centre stage in GH¢49m NSB trial
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the prosecution placed before the court 12 cheque books allegedly connected to UMB Bank accounts. Prosecutors say the cheque books had been signed in advance by either the first accused, Mr Adu-Boahene, or the seco...
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5-year voting ban for electoral offenders constitutional- Supreme Court
In a unanimous decision, a seven-member panel led by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie held that the case brought by human rights activist Fred Akweter lacked merit.
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Wesley Girls motion to strike out religious discrimination suit dismissed
In a ruling delivered on 29 April 2026, the apex court held that the school’s Board of Governors was properly before the court and could be sued, dismissing the objection that had been raised on its behalf.
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Courts
Two jailed over Obuasi robbery as third suspect is remanded
Rashid Adams was sentenced to 30 years in prison, while Godfred Ampadu received 25 years. Both men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery, and the court convicted them on their own pleas.
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General
Here are the 5 new bills assented to by President Mahama
Speaking after the ceremony, President Mahama said one of the most notable changes under the new security law is the removal of the Office of the Minister of National Security.
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Courts
Signals case: Prosecution Witness not aware of theft or missing GH¢49m
The witness, Ruby Edith Adumuah, who heads finance at the National Signals Bureau, made the statement during cross-examination as proceedings continued in the case involving Adu Boahene and others.
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Accra Metropolitan University inauguarates high-profile legal advisory board ahead of LLB rollout
The ceremony, held on February 26, 2026, at the university’s Spintex campus, signals a deliberate institutional pivot toward delivering a future-ready LLB programme anchored in governance excellence, academic rigor, and industry relevance.
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Courts
Oware-Mensah asks High Court to hold NSA “ghost names” trial
According to her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, they seek a stay of proceedings while the Court of Appeal considers a separate challenge to a directive issued by the trial court.
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Crime
No compromises in ORAL prosecutions-Attorney General
Speaking on Thursday, 5 February, during a visit by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to the Ministry of Justice, Dr Ayine said the ORAL cases are progressing
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AG swears in Law Reform C'ssion board, urges innovative review of Ghana’s laws
Speaking in Accra last Wednesday while administering the oath of office to the board, Dr Ayine described the commission as a key pillar in the country’s governance framework, noting that a number of major post-independence laws were shaped...
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Chief Justice meets Finance Minister as Judiciary pushes reforms on congestion and funding
The meeting, held on Wednesday, was framed by the Chief Justice as a formal courtesy call to thank the Ministry of Finance for ongoing support to the courts.
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