Opinion
Blue Law: An Insight
The interesting subject of Blue laws is the focus of this article, including its applications in Ghanaian law
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
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Opinion
The Judicial Powers of the Judicial Committee of a Traditional Council
This article examines the judicial powers of the Judicial Committee of a Traditional Council in Ghana, outlining its composition, jurisdiction, appointment process, and adjudicatory functions in chieftaincy disputes. It also discusses appea...
Richard Appiah Kubi
Opinion
The Death of a Profession?
Following the Chief Justice's decision to refer Dr. Dominic Ayine to the General Legal Council over his comments in the aftermath of the Election Petition, the author explores the implications for the legal system and the freedom with which...
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
‘Robo-Justice’: A Critical Examination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption in Ghana’s Legal System
The article explores how AI is reshaping Ghana's legal system, emphasizing both its efficiency benefits and the ethical and procedural risks it poses. It concludes that while AI can aid legal processes, it cannot replace human judgment, and...
Elizabeth Asantewaa Ofori and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
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Beyond ‘Penile Penetration’: Assessing Ghana’s Antiquated Definition of ‘Rape’ Through the Lens of the Rome Statute of the ICC; An Urgent Call For A Comprehensive Sexual Offences Act to Modernize Sexual Offences in Ghana.
This article critiques Ghana’s narrow, outdated legal definition of rape, restricted to penile vaginal penetration, and advocates for reform aligned with the Rome Statute’s broader, consent-focused standard. Drawing on comparative law and i...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
The Moral Nuances of Adverse Possession in Ghana
This article explores the complex moral, legal, religious, and philosophical debates surrounding adverse possession, emphasizing its declining social approval and relevance in Ghana’s modern property system. It calls for reform or abolition...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Proprietary Estoppel and Adverse Possession: A Struggle Between Fairness and Legalized Theft
This article examines the legal doctrines of proprietary estoppel and adverse possession, contrasting their implications for fairness and property rights. Proprietary estoppel protects individuals who rely on an owner's promise, while adver...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
When what matters not matters! – A review of the law on privacy and admissibility of evidence secretly and unlawfully obtained, In civil proceedings, vis a via Article 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The Author discusses in this paper the law on admissibility of evidence illegally obtained in civil proceedings, the privacy and confidential rights of citizens under the law both common law and statute or constitution, review some judicial...
Frederick Gurah Sampson, Esq.
Opinion
The Law 101 – Plea Deals: Justice made swifter and surer
The article explains that plea bargaining is a lawful, regulated, and long-recognised feature of Ghana’s criminal justice system, strengthened by Act 1079 to promote faster justice, restitution, accountability, and judicial oversight.
Samson Lardy Anyenini
Opinion
Remedies Under Ghanaian Company Law: Addressing the Gap for Aggrieved Directors, Shareholders, and Secretaries
This article examines the deficiencies in Ghanaian company law regarding remedies for aggrieved directors, shareholders, and secretaries affected by unauthorized changes in company records. It highlights the lack of a non-judicial route for...
Anthony Danquah
Opinion
Review of the Supreme Court’s Ruling to halt the Ruling of the Speaker of Parliament: Does it amount to an unconstitutional usurpation of Parliamentary Powers by the Supreme Court of Ghana?
The article critiques the Supreme Court of Ghana's decision to suspend the Speaker of Parliament's ruling on vacant parliamentary seats, arguing that it amounts to an unconstitutional usurpation of Parliament's powers. The author contends t...
Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, PhD.
Opinion
For better or for worse? New Changes introduced into the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court Rules
The author discusses the new changes in the procedure to filing appeals at the superior appellate courts and their implications
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
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
The Ghana School of Law Internship Programme: A call for urgent reform
The article argues that the Ghana School of Law’s current two-day-per-week internship model fails to satisfy the statutory six-month internship requirement and undermines meaningful practical legal training. It calls for a return to full-ti...
Dennis Adjei Dwomoh
Opinion
Constitution Day: Why 7th January Must Always Matter
Constitution Day is not just a holiday—it symbolizes Ghana’s commitment to democratic governance, rule of law, and constitutional continuity. The article urges citizens and institutions to defend the Constitution through everyday accountabi...
Kow Abaka Essuman
Opinion
The Nexus Between Law and Patient Safety in Ghana
The paper explores how Ghana’s legal system can better support patient safety by addressing medical negligence through tort law, proposing a dedicated Patient Safety Act. It highlights litigation challenges and calls for reforms to create a...
Dr. Richmond Osei-Hwere
Opinion
Copyright permissions granted libraries in Ghana: An exposition of Section 21 of the Copyright Act 2005 (Act 690)
Libraries are of utmost importance in our society. Its impact causes a ripple effect across generations and therefore a needed resource in our communities. However, in light of benefitting from the resources of the library, there is the nee...
Anita Natekie Nartey
Opinion
Rethinking Malicious Prosecution; A Discussion on the Tort of Malicious Prosecution within the Constitutional Framework of Ghana.
The article argues that the tort of malicious prosecution, as received under common law, is problematic in present-day Ghana under Article 88. The author suggests that the proper defendant in such cases should be the Attorney General, who i...
Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, Esq.
Opinion
IGP’s affront to the British High Commissioner: Why it is wrong?
An agent of government and for that matter, a State security agent or the Police Service of a State is not a party to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 18 April 1961, which universally governs diplomatic relations among Sate-...
Oswald K. Seneadza
Opinion
The Decline of Allodial Title in Ghana
The article retraces the circumstances that have contributed to the decline of allodial interests/titles in Ghana's land law, including provisions in law that have contributed to this realization
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu