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The Law on the deportation of criminals is clear-Asonaba Dappah
Miss Dappah appeared before the Appointment Committee of Parliament on Friday, June 11, 2021, to be vetted for her new role
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Lands Commission to comply with Lands Act 2020(Acts 1036)
The Lands commission has served notice of its readiness to comply with the Lands Act 2020(Acts 1036) that has been passed and was assented to by the President in December 2020.
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Courts
Court declines hearing to Atewa ‘galamsey’ case
The Kaneshie District Court has declined to hear the case of 11 alleged illegal miners accused of mining in the Atewa Forest Reserve under the guise of being National Security operatives.
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Data Commission advocates specialised courts
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has made a strong case for a fast track court to facilitate speedy prosecution of persons and institutions that misappropriate the personal and private information of others.
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License schools before operating – NaSIA tells school owners
The National School Inspection Authority (NaSIA) says henceforth it is criminal to begin operating a school without first securing a licence from its offices.
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Thaddeus Sory responds to Nana Ato Dadzie on concerns raised on judicial service letter to media houses
I have read a write up credited to my learned senior Nana At Dadzie on social media. This write up discusses the statement issued by Sory @ Law on behalf of the Judicial Service. I appreciate it. I also enjoyed reading it.
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Business
Provide beneficial ownership by June 30 or be sanctioned – RGD to businesses
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD), in accordance with the Companies Act 2019 (Act 992), has announced that any company that does not provide the name of its Beneficial Owners (BO) by June 30, 2021 would be severely sanctioned.
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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
Assessing The “MahamaCare” Policy: A Mirage or a Reality Towards Achieving a Universal Access to Healthcare in Ghana
The article critically evaluates Ghana’s new “MahamaCares” health policy, exploring its potential to address chronic non-communicable diseases and achieve universal healthcare access. While well-intentioned, the policy's operational gaps, d...
Silas Udia Osabutey
Opinion
Legal Vacation Without ‘Vacation.’; The Plight of ‘ORAL ’ Lawyers and the Infringed Rights of the Accused?
The article examines the controversy over substantive criminal trials continuing during Ghana’s legal vacation, particularly where defence lawyers have indicated that they are unavailable. It argues that although the Chief Justice has autho...
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
Accumulated leave in Ghana - Does the law frown on it?
Matters of accumulated leave is a major concern of employers and employees. The author discusses the position of Ghana's law on employee leave benefits and whether an employee can accumulate extended periods of leave. The article discusses...
Ernest Osei-Afful
Courts
Mine worker jailed 14 years for defiling eight-year-old girl
The court, presided over by His Honour Isaac Appiatu, convicted Kwadwo of defilement, contrary to Section 101 of the Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by Section 11 of Act 554
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Thaddeus Sory writes: ARREST OR ASSAULT? WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?
An officer who arrests a person in any other way is not acting lawfully in the execution of his duty. He may instead be committing assault by imprisonment against that person.
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General
EOCO attempted arrest of Manhyia South MP legally flawed-GIMPA law lecturer
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, he argued that the Economic and Organised Crime Office Act does not make refusal to attend an invitation a criminal offence.
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Courts
Court of Appeal gives husband green light to sue Ghana Health Service, Mponua District Hospital directly for negligence
A three-member panel overturned a High Court ruling that removed the two health institutions from the case on the basis that the law establishing them did not expressly state that they could sue or be sued in their own names.
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'Pragia' rider jailed seven years for defiling 13-year-old girl
The court, presided over by Mr Kwasi Appiatse Abaidoo, found him guilty under Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960, Act 29.
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OSP Act not unconstitutional — Supreme Court
The court held that, upon a true and proper interpretation of the 1992 Constitution, the authority to prosecute criminal offences is vested in the Attorney-General. It nevertheless found that section 4(2) of the OSP Act is not inconsistent...
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Business
SEC warns public against 23 unlicensed online investment platforms
According to the SEC, the platforms have not been licensed under the Securities Industry Act, 2016, Act 929, as amended.
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BoG revokes Zeepay’s electronic money issuer licence over regulatory breaches
In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 14, the central bank said the decision was taken under Section 13 of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019, Act 987.
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Parliament passes Community Service Bill to reduce prison overcrowding
The new law introduces community service as a non-custodial sentencing option for persons convicted of specified categories of offences.
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