Courts
Justice for all: 12 inmates discharged from Nsawam Prison
Another inmate was acquitted and discharged, ten were granted bail, and two were denied bail.
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Crime
Two police inspectors jailed for secessionist activities
Billy Akuaku, who made financial contributions to another group known as Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF), was sentenced to five years in prison and fined GH¢6,000.
GNA
US
US YouTuber gets 6 months in federal prison for staging small plane crash
Trevor Daniel Jacob admitted to intentionally crashing his plane, which was equipped with multiple cameras to capture its demise on video, in November 2021
CNN
Supreme Court News
Senanu’s prayer for reduction of a 25-year jail sentence at the Supreme Court
In the company of Prison Wardens and with no legal representation, the convict was told by the presiding Justice to approach the Bench and tell the court what he wanted.
Richard Osei Boateng
Crime
63% of inmates of Kumasi Central Prison are petty offenders - Authorities
Officer in charge of Reception and Criminal records at the Kumasi Central Prison, Francis Awako, who shared the statistics at a stakeholders roundtable indicated that the data was worrying since it rehashed the issue of prison congestion.
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Europe
Russia investigates prison torture allegations after videos leaked
Russian authorities are investigating allegations of torture and rape in the prison system, after leaked videos appeared to show inmates being abused.
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Courts
INTERNATIONAL NEWS Man jailed for refusal to pay maintenance to wife he never wanted to marry
It further observed that the man had even submitted that he was ready to go to prison but not pay up.
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Others
Advancing Access to Justice through Mediation & Rehabilitation: From Docket to Justice Initiative for Remand Prisoners in Ghana
The write-up centers on the urgent need to strengthen access to justice in Ghana by reducing prolonged remand detention through coordinated docket review, restorative justice mechanisms, and reintegration support for affected prisoners.
By Prince Caldwell Kojo Tabiri Esq & David Ayesu Debrah Esq for and on behalf of the Justice Access Foundation Ghana
General
Chief Justice nominee pushes for prison reforms to tackle overcrowding
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie described the current state of Ghana’s prisons as “deeply troubling."
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Crime
Pass Community Sentencing bill to ease prison crisis-ACHPR urges Ghana
The Commission’s remarks followed a promotion mission to Ghana from September 29 to October 2, 2025. Among its key findings was severe overcrowding in prisons, with Nsawam Medium Security Prison housing 3,496 inmates—more than three times i...
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General
Former Prisons Director suggests name change of Ghana Prisons Service to Correctional Service
The former Director-General of the Prison Service says the name change will enable prisoners transform in a way that will make them properly integrated into society.
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Crime
Judiciary, Prisons Service discuss ways to bridge gaps in justice system
The visit focused on key issues such as delays in processing remand cases and the enhancement of Electronic Case Management systems to better track inmate statuses.
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Supreme Court News
Order state to fund political party electoral processes- NDC tells Supreme Court
The prayer forms part of the NDC’s Statement of Case filed before the Supreme Court in a constitutional action challenging the legality of delegate-based electoral college systems used by political parties to select candidates for national...
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Supreme Court News
Attorney-General backs suit seeking voting rights for all party members in primaries
In a 19-page statement of case filed on Monday, May 25, 2026, Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai urged the court to uphold the claims made by three senior statespersons: Prof Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe and Dr...
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Others
What Role Do Carbon Credits Play in Promoting ESG in Ghana?-PART 2
The learned writer argues that carbon credits are emerging as a strategic lever for Ghana’s private sector to operationalize ESG commitments while unlocking measurable environmental and socio-economic value. Thus, within a maturing regulato...
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Courts
CHRAJ dismisses EC’s appeal, clears path for full probe into IMANI’s procurement allegations
The EC had argued that CHRAJ lacked constitutional authority to investigate matters relating to its procurement and asset management decisions
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General
CARA marks UN International Day of Care and Support at Garden City Special School
The UN International Day of Care and Support, established by the United Nations in 2023, is observed every 29th of October to recognize the vital contribution of caregivers and promote investment in care systems as a cornerstone of social a...
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Business
New number plates, tracking systems to be rolled out January 1-DVLA
DVLA Chief Executive Julius Neequaye Kotey, speaking on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, August 19, said the reforms will include the introduction of advanced tracking systems, a restructuring of number plates, and stricter rules o...
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Modernizing land administration, ending land disputes: Ghana launches GPS network
The project, known as the CORS Network (Continuously Operating Reference Stations), was launched in Accra on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, by the Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana (LiSAG) in partnership with the Lands Commission and GMX S...
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Transparency International flags land disputes as fuel for corruption in Ghana
Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kumasi on “Strengthening Inclusive Land Governance in Ghana”, the anti-corruption body noted that irregular customary tenure systems, coupled with family disputes and unchecked land sales, are fee...
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