Courts
Judge sitting on Fanteakwa North Parliamentary case recuses himself
The judge disclosed his origins in Begoro, the district capital of Fanteakwa North, and shared that his wife and family also hail from the area.
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Supreme Court News
Opuni trial cannot start afresh-Supreme Court
On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, a five-member panel led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo dismissed the appeal, finding it without merit.
DL News
Courts
Ghana's Judiciary Reforms: Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Become Family Courts in May
Ghana's judicial system has announced the rebranding of its Divorce & Matrimonial Courts to Family Courts effective May 6, 2024, aiming to encompass a broader range of family law matters including adoption and child maintenance.
DL News
Courts
Know the 8 courts selected to pilot the court shift system
This move, according to her, is to help optimize the use of existing resources to reduce the volume of cases before the courts.
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Africa
Liberia: US$150K allegedly misappropriated by prosecutors
This accusation has come months following the conviction of former Chief Justice Gloria Musu Scott and several of her family members for the murder of her niece, Charloe Musu.
The Liberian Observer
General
Bono East: Chief Justice inaugurates Atebubu Circuit and district courts
The new court complex was funded through the Municipal Assembly's internally generated fund
DL News
General
AG hints at new Notaries Public Bill as 92 are sworn-in
“A new Notaries Public Bill has been submitted by the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice to cabinet for consideration and approval before its introduction in Parliament."
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Supreme Court News
Dotse (JSC) retires on June 8
Per the constitution, in article Article 145(4) the Chief Justice has the power to give retiring Justices six months extension which is dependent on the individual judge to accept or otherwise.
DL News
General
Residential complex for Court of Appeal justices: Chief Justice hints at similar project at Adenta
The new Court of Appeal complex in Kumasi, together with twenty (20) townhouses and a guesthouse will serve as permanent residence for Justices of the Court of Appeal, serving the northern sector of the country .
DL News
General
Retired Educationist drags judge, lawyer to GLC, petitions CJ
He alleges per his petition that the judge, Justice Ali Baba Bature, and the legal practitioner, Alfred Anum Quarshie, have colluded to extort money from him for no work done.
DL News
Asia
“Tender Age…”: Supreme Court Pauses Kerala Class 11 Exams Over Covid
There is an alarming situation in Kerala. It accounts for more than 70 per cent of cases in the country, with around 35,000 daily cases. Children of tender age can’t be exposed to this risk,”
DL News
General
CHRAJ’s stands on probing bribery allegation against CJ disappointing – ASEPA
The president has promised to study the report and announce his decision to the public.
DL News
General
80% of licensed lawyers in Ghana operate from Greater Accra
The Ashanti Region has the second-highest concentration, with 306 licensed lawyers representing 9.52%.
DL News
General
Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Law Village Project for Ghana School of Law
A Law Village project for the Ghana School of Law (GSL) is underway on the campus of the University of Ghana, Legon. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, supported by the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah on Wednesday, [May 26, 202...
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Supreme Court News
Late Bantamahene’s Mbrom property belongs to maternal family, not wife and children – Supreme Court
In a judgment delivered on July 29, 2026, the five-member panel of the Supreme Court allowed an appeal brought by Albert Owusu Baah, representing the maternal family, against Mrs. Agnes Owusu Asare, Alex Owusu Asare and two others.
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Africa
Former Kenya Chief Justice arrested during Nairobi park protest
Mr Maraga was detained on Monday alongside nine other demonstrators while marching near the park, one of Kenya’s best-known conservation sites and a major tourist attraction within the capital.
DL News
General
Lawyers urged not to make unrealistic promises to clients
Speaking at the enrolment of 155 newly qualified lawyers to the Bar, he said the legal profession is not one in which practitioners should trade in guarantees.
DL News
Courts
High Court sittings extended to 6:30 pm as special criminal sessions start today
The change takes effect from Monday, 9 February 2026, when special court sessions begin to clear backlogs in selected criminal cases.
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Courts
Government to set up specialised courts for audit infractions, 'galamsey'
He made the statement after a meeting with Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Attorney General Dr Dominic Ayine and Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu on Monday.
DL News
General
Desist from acts that destroy the nation-CJ admonishes fresh lawyers
Addressing the enrolment ceremony for 777 new lawyers at the Accra International Conference Centre, she encouraged them to apply their legal knowledge to drive social progress and contribute positively to their communities.
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