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GLC to admit 1500 students into the Ghana School of Law next year
The council, through the Independent Examinations Council, will be conducting an entrance examination for 3000 prospective candidates in the same year
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1,614 Chinese illegal miners repatriated in 14 years – GIS
Data compiled by the Ghana Immigration Service(GIS) has revealed that between the years under review thus 2009 to 2022, it was only in 2011 that no such repatriation took place.
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Medical And Dental Council arrests quack practitioners
Quack Doctor Samuel Lanquaye Snr was arrested for practicing illegally with forged certificates from the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health, his daughter Albertha Lamiorkor was also arrested for practicing medicine illegally at...
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Striking Universities’ Senior Staff breached rules of engagement – Fair Wages Commission
UTAG members are on strike because they want the government to restore their conditions of service agreed upon with the government in 2012.
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Six NIA staff arrested, seven dismissed over alleged Ghana card registration extortion
The incident occurred at the Galaka registration centre, where parents reportedly identified the six staff members as individuals who demanded payments before registering their children.
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Togbe Afede raises concern over uncapped Supreme Court justices
The President of the Asogli Traditional Area and former President of the National House of Chiefs said Ghana must take stronger steps to protect the independence and credibility of the judiciary.
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Ghana Supreme Court Bolsters Mining Stability, Rebuffs Local Landowners Claims Against Newmont
The ruling is expected to bring a level of predictability to the Ghanaian mining landscape, which has seen increasing friction between local communities and large-scale miners. By affirming that the Minister of Mines must act as the primary...
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“Seller Beware”: Supreme Court Issues Stern Warning to Auto Dealers After Refurbished Engine Fraud
The Court held that in Ghana, for policy reasons, some statutes mandatorily imply certain terms into certain contracts notably, Act 137. Unless there is a contrary express term in a contract for sale, Act 137 implies certain standard terms...
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Ghanaian elected President of Middle Temple’s Young Barristers Association
Silas Boateng secured the position after a vote held on 7 April 2026, with the result later announced on 20 April.
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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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Former MASLOC boss arrested in US following 2024 extradition request
Former MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has been detained in Nevada after US authorities acted on an extradition request from Ghana, a statement says.
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Enforce laws on Auditor-General's reports-OccupyGhana to Government
In a statement issued on Monday, October 20, the group acknowledged the engagement between the President, Chief Justice, Attorney-General, and Auditor-General, but insisted that Ghana does not need further deliberations.
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Practical approach to answering Essay, Problem Questions at the GSL entrance exams
Passing the Ghana law school entrance exam has more to do with how you present your answers. It is not enough to know the authorities and principles. Of what profit is a person who knows all but presents it wrongly and sluggishly?
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Why Chief Justice Torkornoo was removed from office
The action stemmed from a petition dated March 17, 2025, filed by Ghanaian citizen Mr. Daniel Ofori, who accused the Chief Justice of misconduct and “stated misbehaviour.”
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Marital property law based on equity, not gender-Supreme Court nominee
During her vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, she addressed widespread public perceptions that Ghana’s family law disproportionately favours women in divorce settlements.
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Justice Adjei questions legal gap between sex and marriage age
“If a person cannot marry at 16, why should they be allowed to have sex at 16?”
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Suspended CJ deserves say in trial venue – Former Ghana Law School Director
In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, Mr. Ansa-Asare emphasized that while the Chief Justice faces an inquiry, her constitutional rights and the dignity of her office must remain intact.
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Ghana Bar Association Calls on President to Reverse Chief Justice Suspension
The Ghana Bar Association has passed a resolution urging the President to lift the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, criticizing political interference and calling for clear constitutional guidelines for the removal of judges.
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CRCC Chairperson wants government to pursue targeted constitutional amendments
Speaking on Joy FM on Thursday, January 9, Kasser-Tee noted that while the 1992 Constitution has proven to be Ghana's most resilient, its longevity has revealed specific areas requiring improvement.
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Avoiding ICC intervention; AG Dame urges African states to strengthen legal systems
Speaking at the 23rd Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Mr. Dame emphasized reducing reliance on external justice mechanisms by building robust national legal frameworks.
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