Africa
Gambia needs court for Jammeh-era crimes - president
Gambia's 1997 constitution does not have provisions, specifically prescribed, to prosecute crimes such as torture, enforced disappearances, and crimes against humanity.
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TikTok faces $29M fine in UK for ‘failing to protect children’s privacy’
The alleged law breach happened from May 2018 through July 2020, with the ICO noting that the company “may have” processed data of children under the age of 13 without parental consent.
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Business
Law Clerk Services Company launched: Great relief for lawyers, individuals, organizations
JL Clerk Services: Serving lawyers with speed and efficiency
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Election Petition
Which Judge sits on the Election Petition?
the post-December 2020 election results petition presented by Mahama against the victory of Akuffo-Addo—as the tables have turned—is yet another history defining moment, but most importantly, a continued test of trust and confidence in inst...
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Tech
Part 1: Innovation in litigation – Doing “Locus in quo” visitation virtually
Trials are often given long adjournment dates in order for the judges ample time to visit the land in question. These adjournments typically delay land litigation cases in court.
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General
Revise Minerals and Mining Act – WACAM appeals to government
mining sector’s contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have been hampered by Fiscal Frameworks under the Act, hence the need for an immediate revision to confront the challenges facing the extractive industry.
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General
Justice Samuel Marful-Sau, Supreme Court judge passes on
Justice Marful-Sau served as a Justice of the Supreme Court from 2018 until his demise.
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General
Public Officers Conduct Bill will give effect to constitution — A-G
Other objects of the Bill are the conditions under which legal proceedings against public officers can be carried out and also spell out administrative procedures, the Oath of Office, sanctions and regulatory matters.
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General
Who is Kissi Agyebeng, the man pencilled in for Special Prosecutor?
Mr Kissi Agyebeng, is a legal practitioner, and Chairman of the Electronic Communications Tribunal, who is expected to be nominated as the next Special Prosecutor (SP), according to Daily Graphic sources.
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Election Petition
Election Petition: NPP behaving as if there’s nothing at stake – Ayine
A spokesperson of John Dramani Mahama’s legal team, Dr. Dominic Ayine has taken a swipe at the governing New Patriotic Party accusing its spokespersons of behaving as if there is nothing at stake in the Election Petition case currently befo...
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Election Petition
Election Petition: NPP behaving as if there’s nothing at stake – Ayine
A spokesperson of John Dramani Mahama’s legal team, Dr. Dominic Ayine has taken a swipe at the governing New Patriotic Party accusing its spokespersons of behaving as if there is nothing at stake in the Election Petition case currently befo...
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One-Week Celebration of lawyer who died 22 days after Call to Bar set for Nov. 11
The ceremony will take place at Ejisu Akyeremade in the Ashanti Region, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers expected to attend.
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Supreme Court News
Kotoka Airport renaming has no legal effect yet – A-G tells Supreme Court
According to the Attorney-General, the proposed name change has not taken legal effect because the necessary legislative processes have not been completed.
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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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Use the courts, not media campaigns, to challenge judicial decisions — Thaddeus Sory to lawyers
Speaking on the KSM Show on Monday, August 17, 2026, Mr Sory said public commentary, pressure or boycotts should not replace the procedures available within the judicial system.
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Courts
Adu-Boahene case adjourned pending Supreme Court decision on Legal vacation suit
The injunction application, which is scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court on August 20, seeks to restrain the High Court from continuing the trial during the legal vacation.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court Defines Limits of "Public Service," Denies Enhanced Pension to Former State Attorney
The Supreme Court, in a judgment authored by Justice Mensah, rejected the "Commercial Venture" Test argument. The Court held that the legal status of an entity is determined by its "pith and substance" and the statutes governing it, rather...
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Legal education reform bill was bipartisan effort -Manhyia South MP
The Bill, which has since been signed into law by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to change how professional legal education is delivered in Ghana.
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Others
J.B. Afrifa re-enters YLF presidential race with renewed vision and resolve
Mr. Afrifa, who has over the years distinguished himself as a consistent advocate for the welfare and professional advancement of young lawyers first declared his presidential ambition on 29th September 2024.
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Former CJ Sophia Akufo urges quality over numbers in legal education
Addressing the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court of Ghana on Thursday, 16 April, she said legal education must be anchored in excellence if the judiciary is to remain strong, effective and worthy of public confidence.
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