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General
Anti-LGBT Bill laid in Parliament
advocating for LGBQ rights would also be illegal under the bill, with activists facing jail sentences of between five and ten years.
DL News3 August 2021
US
South Dakota Senate passes bill to block transgender women from girls’ sports
The South Dakota state Senate on Monday approved a bill that prevents transgender women from competing in women’s sports at the high school and college level.
DL News10 March 2021
General
Marital property agreements will be possible under Property Rights of Spouses Bill – Minkah-Premo
Chairperson of the Executive Council of LAWA-Ghana, Sheila Minkah-Premo says the Property Rights of Spouses Bill when passed would give spouses the right to come up with marital property agreements concerning the ownership and acquisition o...
DL News23 February 2021
General
Only constitutional breach can reopen anti-LGBTQ Bill-Fmr Deputy Speaker
In his view, the threshold for reopening a bill already passed by the House is not an ordinary breach of the Standing Orders, but a violation of the Constitution.
DL News4 June 2026
Crime
Anti-LGBTQI bill reintroduced as Private Member's Bill-Sam George
The move does not originate from the executive branch but rather reflects a personal commitment by the MP to his constituents and traditional leaders.
DL News16 April 2025
General
CHRAJ writes to President : Calls for signing of Anti-Witchcraft Bill
It notes that signing this bill will strengthen the protection of vulnerable individuals and enhance Ghana's human rights reputation.
DL News26 July 2024
Courts
High Court dismisses Dafeamekpor suit to compel Akuffo Addo, Bagbin to act on anti-LGBTQI bill
The court, presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku held in dismissing the suit that there are two pending suits at the Supreme Court challenging parliament’s processes
DL News29 April 2024
General
I was not served, Supreme Court did not hear us before striking out law to grow cannabis - Bagbin
He said the apex court, in the case of Ezuame Mannan vs Attorney-General, struck out Section 43 of the Narcotic Control Commission Act 2020 (Act 1019) without “hearing from us”.
GRAPHIC ONLINE29 October 2022
Supreme Court News
Voting, passage of E-levy by 136 MPs unconstitutional, null and void- Haruna Iddrisu, 2 MPs to SC
According to the plaintiffs per the authority of the case of Justice Abdulai v. Attorney General, the constitutional quorum for decision-making and voting in Parliament per Article 104(1) is 138 MPs present in the Chamber but not 136.
DL News30 March 2022
General
Protecting the vulnerable: Cause Social Protection Bill to be introduced in Parliament- Law lecturer to Akufo-Addo
A private Legal Practitioner and lecturer at the University of Ghana Law School, Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee has called on the President of the Republic to introduce the drafted Social Protection Bill to Parliament for its subsequent passage by...
DL News17 January 2022
General
Hearings on anti-LGBTQI+ bill to be made public
The bill known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021 has generated debates all over the country and beyond. Initiated by eight members of Parliament, it seeks to criminalize LGBTQI+ activities...
DENNISLAW NEWS26 October 2021
General
Voting on anti-LGBT bill will not be by secret ballot – Dep. Minority whip
The bill, popularly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill has garnered support from large sections of the population including leading religious groupings in the country.
DL News15 October 2021
General
‘Baby mamas’ and ‘side chicks’ are not entitled to deceased’s property – Legal practitioner
About a man who has been married a long time to his wife, and she dies or divorces him, and he gets married to someone for three months and he dies – too bad, under the law, that person is your new spouse and would inherit the property.
DL News20 September 2021
US
US Senate approves bill to contest China tech, military advancements
US Senate lawmakers have approved a massive spending plan to boost technology research and production.
DL News9 June 2021
Others
Guided by God, Governed by Law: The Prophet's Dual Responsibility
The analysis identifies key provisions within Ghana’s legal framework, namely the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) and the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), which criminalize the knowing or reckless publication of false com...
SAMUEL BOATENG NSOWAH8 January 2026
General
NCA shuts down nine radio stations, including three owned by Wontumi
The decision, announced in an August 12 statement, comes after a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama for defaulting stations to address regulatory violations expired without compliance from several operators.
DL News13 August 2025
Business
NCA serves suspension notice on MultiChoice Ghana, gives 30-day ultimatum
Announced on Thursday, August 7, the move targets Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Direct-to-Home Bouquet), and is based on Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 7...
DL News7 August 2025
Courts
Court halts operation of three information centres over noise pollution
The directive mandates that their operations remain suspended until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates their noise levels and grants approval for them to resume broadcasting.
DL News7 March 2025
Business
Communications Minister directs NCA to shut down seven radio stations
According to the Minister, this decision aims to uphold broadcasting regulations and address national security concerns.
DL News19 February 2025
Courts
GIBA wins court case, blocks NCA’s Conditional Access System for free-to-air-TVs
The Court, presided over by Justice Eric Baah, in its August 16 judgment, upheld GIBA’s position that the policy will affect the services of its FTA broadcasting members.
DL News8 September 2022