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Lawyer Disbarred For ‘Alternative’ Payment Request
A lawyer’s suggestion for an alternative form of payment from a stripper who couldn’t afford his $1,500 fee for a divorce case has cost him his law license.
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Supporting the legal profession
Legal aid solicitors will benefit from a 10% uplift in legal aid fees and have access to a £9 million fund to help those experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19.
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Courts
Be exceptional – Chief Justice tells judges
The Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah, has asked judges and magistrates to be exceptional in the discharge of their professional duties.
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Opinion
Presumption of Innocence Undermined: How Ghana’s 2018 Criminal Disclosure Regime Violates The Rights To Silence And Innocence; A Case For A Two-Phased Case Management Regime in Criminal Trials
This article argues that Ghana’s 2018 Criminal Disclosure and Case Management Practice Directions, though aimed at efficiency, fundamentally undermine the presumption of innocence and the right to silence by compelling premature defence dis...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Conviction and Sentence in Absentia; Effective Date Of Sentence, Settling The Uncertainty; The Case Of Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, Former Masloc CEO
The article examines whether a sentence imposed in absentia begins from the date it is pronounced or from when the convicted person is brought into custody. Using the Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu case, the author argues that a purposive reading...
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
Ghana Is Punishing Speech with a Law from 1839
The article argues that Ghana’s continued use of criminal offences such as “offensive conduct” and “publication of false news” undermines constitutional free speech protections and revives colonial-era tools of speech control. It also criti...
Martin Waana-Ang
Opinion
My Lord! To be or not to be? [Part 1]
This article examines the process of becoming a judge in Ghana, outlining the recruitment procedures, conditions of service, postings, transfers, leadership expectations, and the exclusivity of judicial roles. It provides insights into the...
Bertha A. Aniagyei
Opinion
Arguing points of law under the omnibus ground of appeal; The decision in Owusu Domena v Amoah
"The omnibus ground of appeal is the oft-quoted “the judgment is against the weight of evidence”... Discover the reasons advanced for why this may lead to delays in the process
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Part 2: My Lord! To be or not to be
This second part of the article explores the challenges judges in Ghana face after assuming office, including external pressures, political interference, social reclusiveness, security risks, and mental health struggles. It highlights the e...
Bertha A. Aniagyei
Opinion
Rethinking Legal Education in Ghana: From Rote Memorization to Open-Statute Exams For A New Era of Legal Competence and Mastery
The article examines the current state of legal education in Ghana, highlighting its challenges and proposing reforms to make it more effective, accessible, and aligned with modern legal practice.
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
A Separate Economic Life in Marriage
The Supreme Court of Ghana has clarified that spouses can maintain separate economic lives during marriage and that property acquired during marriage is no longer presumed to be jointly owned. This marks a significant departure from previou...
Kwame Boafo Akuffo Esq
Opinion
An Exposé on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ghana – The Ghana Arbitration Centre in Focus
The author attempts to pique the interests of readers on the nature of work undertaken by the Ghana Arbitration Centre as well as offer general insights into the arbitration processes in Ghana
Lauraine Mercy Ewurama Ghartey
Opinion
The E- levy and matters arising. Is our rage justified or are we at our nagging best?
The author discusses the proposed levy in the light of our prevailing tax policy, our economic state as a nation and hysterically, our vigorous pursuit of the ‘kamikaze’ button in our digital inclusion agenda.
Jonathan Alua
General
Ghana, Gambia deepen judicial ties as Chief Justice Faal pays study visit
During the visit, Chief Justice Faal met with the Chief Justice of Ghana, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judicial Secretary, Mr. Musah Ahmed. He also held discussions with the Director and Man...
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Crime
GBA Women’s Forum demands justice for 19 Obuasi female students
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the GBA Women’s Forum expressed concern over the allegations, stressing that educational institutions have a responsibility to protect students from exploitation and abuse.
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General
AG proposes scheme to make lawyers available to protect suspects’ rights at police stations
According to Dr Ayine, the early stages of criminal proceedings are particularly important because decisions taken during police investigations and initial court appearances can have serious consequences for a suspect's liberty.
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General
Ghana Law Society announces Sept. 30 for maiden Annual Bar Conference
In a statement issued by its General Secretary, Sam Atukwei Quaye, the Society said the event forms part of efforts to strengthen legal practice and deepen engagement on reforms affecting the profession.
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Supreme Court News
Three new Supreme Court Justices sworn in
Addressing them at the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama said the Supreme Court plays a central role in shaping the law and guiding public institutions.
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Crime
Family offers GH¢50,000 reward after law student dies in Tema Motorway hit-and-run
Ivan was reportedly knocked down by a vehicle on August 27, 2026.
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General
Ghana School of Law reopens Pre-Bar course application for final one-week window
The special window, which opened at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, will close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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