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Commercial Law in Ghana: Sourcebook to be launched Feb 3
The book according to the authors, seeks to highlight Ghanaian case law and explain how it could be used in commercial law practice.
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Europe
25 Ghanaian nationals to be deported from Germany today
Concerning the risk of Corona infection, Germany will take care that all returnees and accompanying guards will be tested by a doctor before flying, whether there are any symptoms of a possible infection.
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Tech
Improving Access to Justice – Key functionalities of the Justice Locator App
We cannot think of a more effective innovation that connects and improves lawyer/client relationships than this technology offers.
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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...
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Why proponents of Ghana’s ‘anti-gay bill’ get it so wrong
The anti-gay bill seeks, in a nutshell, to criminalise LGBTQ+ sexual relationships and associations
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Churches’ position on anti-LGBTQI bill betrays the teachings of Christ’ – Prof. Prempeh
The Church of Pentecost has also vowed to campaign vigorously against parliamentarians should they not see to it that the Bill is passed into law with immediate effect.
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Opposing gay rights stance crowding good reasons-Kofi Abotsi
The Church whose members make up an estimated 10% of the country’s population has noted that parliamentarians are morally obliged to pass the laws that are of interest to the majority of Ghanaians.
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AG secures scholarship for Ghanaian lawyers
Georgetown is ranked among the top universities in the United States and admission is highly selective
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Withdraw anti-LGBTI Bill-Amnesty International charges Ghana Parliament
The Bill encourages hatred and intolerance and promotes persecution against people based on their real or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity simply because they do not or cannot conform to dominant social and gender norms,”
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2 top Ghanaian law firms awarded at 2021 edition of ‘The African Legal Awards’
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah is a leading corporate and commercial law firm in Ghana with broad expertise and experience in providing first-rate legal services for international and local corporations in all sectors of the economy.
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Business
On GNPC-Aker, Bob Hinson Didn’t Look Before He Leaped: Bright Simons
We only ask that they take a bit of time to understand the issues, do the research and then engage so that they can be fair to those of us with perspectives opposed to the stance of their friends at the GNPC. Not too much to ask for,
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“There is no human rights in homosexuality” – Hon. Francis Sosu writes
I am committed to fearless honesty and will continue to do my best for the people of Madina and Ghanaians as a whole. I believe when the dust settles, reason shall prevail over emotions.
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Crime
Pirates on rampage in Gulf of Guinea: Abducts Ghanaian fishing vessel crew
In May last year, the UK and French navies warned of the rising threat of piracy in the area near Ghana and Benin in the Gulf of Guinea.
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General
Book Review: Selected Papers and Lectures on Ghanaian Law
A BOOK REVIEW BY JUSTICE SIR DENNIS ADJEI, FGA
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US
US$100m romance scam: Two Ghanaians ‘Kofi Boat’ and ‘Pascal’ plead guilty, face 20-year jail term
The two men, who were described by American prosecutors as leaders of the criminal organisation, admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud before US District Judge Arun Subramanian in New York.
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Others
Article: When AI retells our stories: what culture will Ghana’s next generation inherit?
As AI becomes a powerful tool for storytelling, this article examines the risk of inaccurate AI-generated narratives becoming accepted as cultural truth, and considers how Ghana can protect its heritage while still embracing the opportuniti...
Akua Boakyewaa Mensah
Crime
16 arrested in security operation targeting counterfeit currency networks
According to the Secretariat, the operations targeted both local and transnational syndicates suspected of printing, possessing and distributing counterfeit Ghanaian and foreign currencies.
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Crime
EOCO intensifies Asante Berko bribery investigation
The move follows Berko’s conviction in the United States and a directive from the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice for EOCO to escalate its investigations as relevant evidence and official records are obtained from US authorities.
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Ghana School of Law Opens 2026 Post-Call Admissions
The one-year programme is expected to commence in October 2026 and conclude after the end-of-year examinations in June or July 2027. Successful candidates will subsequently be enrolled on the Roll of Lawyers in Ghana.
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Your 'Trad’ Is More Than a Ceremony: Why Registering Your Customary Marriage Matters
Customary marriage in Ghana is not merely a cultural celebration but a legally recognised union with significant rights, obligations and consequences. This write-up examines how customary marriages are formed, proved, registered, challenged...
Celestine Addo