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Supreme Court unanimously dismiss suspended CJ's injunction application against removal committee
Earlier the same day, the apex court had also thrown out a supplementary affidavit she submitted to support her case
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Dismiss suspended CJ's injunction request-AG tells Supreme Court
In a detailed affidavit comprising 20 points, Dr. Ayine contended that an injunction is not the appropriate legal course of action for grievances related to non-receipt of procedural documents.
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Clarify obligations of states in tackling climate crisis-Activist goes to African Court
The application, led by the African Climate Platform (ACP) in partnership with Resilience40, Natural Justice, the Environmental Lawyers Collective for Africa, and supported by the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), was announced during proce...
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Retired Justice calls for greater diversity in Supreme Court appointments
In an interview on JoyNews, Justice Atuguba acknowledged that while some of Mahama’s appointees were competent, the overall composition of the court could have benefited from a wider array of backgrounds.
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Bin the cacophony — Trust the process-Thaddeus Sory writes
There is far too much unnecessary noise around a constitutional provision that has been well ventilated by the Supreme Court across several decisions, and has been applied under the current President’s tenure — more than once.
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Ghana Bar Association urges adherence to rule of law amidst CJ suspension, removal process
In a statement released the following day, April 24, the Association acknowledged that the 1992 Constitution of Ghana outlines the procedure for the removal of a Chief Justice, specifically under Article 146 (6) through (10).
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Old Tafo MP seeks Supreme Court injunction against CJ suspension
The MP contends that the President’s action bypassed due legal procedures, especially given that there was an ongoing court application at the time of the suspension.
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Former GBA President chastises early public disclosure of Chief Justice removal petitions
His remarks follow the submission of three separate petitions seeking the Chief Justice’s removal, which prompted former President John Mahama to begin consultations with the Council of State.
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Chief Justice writes to President, requests to seek copy of petition against her
In a letter dated Thursday, March 27, the Chief Justice appealed for access to the petitions so she can adequately prepare a response.
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IEA urges temporary ban on mining to protect Ghana’s resource wealth
Speaking at a press conference focused on improving returns from Ghana’s natural wealth, Justice Sophia Akuffo, a Distinguished Fellow of the IEA and former Chief Justice, raised alarm over the nation’s limited gains from its mineral resour...
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Judicial Service dispels claims of politically motivated judge transfers
This statement follows media reports suggesting that Justice Ofori's transfer was aimed at hindering the Special Prosecutor’s trial of Alex Kwabena Safo Kantanka.
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Legal Education should encompass analysis, evaluation and research-CJ
She stressed that legal training should encompass interdisciplinary knowledge, such as project management and its relevance to contracts, as well as insights from fields like engineering and architecture.
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Courts
High Court dismisses suit challenging Deputy IGP appointment
The court presided over by Justice Richard Apietu, found that the applicant had not correctly invoked the court's jurisdiction when filing the case under Article 141 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 16 of the Courts Act (Act 459).
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Association of Magistrates and Judges condemns anti-LGBTQI+ protest at Supreme Court
The demonstration, led by Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, demanded an immediate hearing of two anti-LGBTQI+ bill cases currently before the court.
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Sealing of Supreme Court Justices; Nominee calls for stakeholder consultation
According to her, ordinary Ghanaians are the best people to decide since sovereignty and Justice emanate from them.
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July 15 to 19 declared ADR Week
The theme for the week is "Building the Pillars of Justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).”
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Business
A book for keeps: ‘Contemporary and Evolving issues in Civil Procedure and Litigation’ by Osei Tutu J
The book is expected to be launched on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Law Courts Auditorium on the John Evans Atta Mills Streets, in Accra at exactly 02: 30 pm.
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Lawyers, gov't agents receive ECOWAS Court ECMS training
The participants, who are from Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria, will learn to file and serve documents electronically, track case progress in real-time.
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EC Chair suit against Barker-Vormawor, CJ adjourned sine die for panel reconstitution
When the case was called, lawyers for the Electoral Commission indicated to the seven-member panel that it had a motion to discontinue the matter.
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President charges female judges to help remove barriers to justice
He emphasized their pivotal role in reshaping norms and setting legal precedents that safeguard the rights of the vulnerable and marginalized.
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