General
CJ removal probing committee begins hearings today
The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was formed by Article 146(6) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution after a prima facie case was established.
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Results for "Medical and Dental Council"
10473 results.
General
Funeral of late Ga Manye to proceed despite court injunction?
In an interview on Asaase FM in Accra, a member of the funeral planning committee, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, noted that the funeral rite would proceed as announced.
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Courts
21 new Circuit Court judges appointed
In accordance with article 148 of the 1992 Constitution, they were appointed by the Chief Justice, acting on the advice of the Judicial Council.
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General
CETAG begins indefinite strike today
This was necessitated by a unanimous decision taken at an emergency National Council meeting on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
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Health Services Workers’ Union suspend strike
On Tuesday, October 26, the Health Services Workers’ Union began a nationwide strike due to what it describes as delayed negotiations for better conditions of service for union members.
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General
Ghana School of Law SRC in possession of 2021 Law School Entrance exam scores: Expected to hold Press Conference
On September 28, 2021, the Independent Examination Committee of the Ghana School Of Law released a list of 790 representing 28% out of the total 2,824 who are deemed to have passed the 2021 GSL Entrance Exams.
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Business
Lawyer Michael Akafia is new President of Ghana Chamber of Mines
He succeeds Joshua Mortoti, who recently resigned from Gold Fields Ghana, after his crucial role in promoting the Chamber’s goals.
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General
LGBTQI Bill Is Problematic – We’ll Revise It – Mahama Ayariga
“A person who undermines these proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values commits an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine of not more than 2,000 penalty units or a term of imprisonment of not less than two mont...
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Ghana School of Law throws out 31 students for missing deadline
Thirty-one students of the Ghana School of Law have been allegedly withdrawn from the professional law school for failing to submit their Bachelor of Law (LLB) certificates.
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Controversies surrounding the Ewoyaa Lithium Mining Lease: Some Comments
In October 2023, Atlantic Lithium received a 15-year mining lease from Ghana's Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project. This authorization enables the company to develop a lithium mine and processing facility...
Kofi Ansah & Fui Tsikata
Tech
Why do lawyers need to keep up with legal technology?
Legal technology can benefit lawyers and their clients significantly. By staying abreast of legal technology trends, lawyers can improve their efficiency, enhance the client experience, and increase competitiveness
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General
Samson’s Take: Checking and publishing fact – that’s basic journalism
I must sound like a broken record on this subject. But we must keep talking, educating and debating until we get rid of the few reckless guys giving the media profession bad press.
Samson Lardy Anyenini
Courts
Litigation and Technology: Making the case for virtual courts in Ghana
Certainly, a virtual court in Ghana will benefit the courts/judicial system, clients, lawyers and the environment
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Courts
Tobinco Pharmaceuticals wins court case over alleged fake drugs importation
An Accra High Court, presided over by Her Ladyship, Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, exonerated the Company in a ruling dated July 29, 2024.
GNA
General
Ghana to pass International Criminal Court Bill- Attorney General
When finally passed, the ICC Bill will enable Ghana’s courts to try offenses recognized under the Rome Statute while the ICC also prosecutes cases where Ghana courts are unable.
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General
CHRAJ Director calls for establishment of domestic violence fund
Government has been called upon to expedite action in establishing the domestic violence fund to cater for the needs of victims of domestic violence as provided for in Section 29 of the Domestic Violence Act 2007 (Act 732).
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Supreme Court News
Old Tafo MP seeks Supreme Court injunction against CJ suspension
The MP contends that the President’s action bypassed due legal procedures, especially given that there was an ongoing court application at the time of the suspension.
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General
2022 GSL Entrance exams: GLC approves additional 177 passed candidates
The General Legal Council exercised this magnanimity at its emergency meeting held on Monday, November 21, 2022, pursuant to S.13(1)(d) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960.
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522 Candidates pass 2022 GSL Entrance exams
This number represents about 20% of the entire number of 2654 who sat for the exams per the pass list released by the Independent Examinations Committee(IEC) of the General Legal Council.
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