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80% of licensed lawyers in Ghana operate from Greater Accra
The Ashanti Region has the second-highest concentration, with 306 licensed lawyers representing 9.52%.
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“I did nothing wrong,” – Dr. Ayine tells GLC after CJ summons
The 11-paged response addressed to the Administrative Secretary of the GLC details three reasons advanced by Dr. Ayine for which the “committee should not proceed to hold an inquiry”.
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CJ affirms commitment of Judiciary to end illegal mining
“We are a nation of laws" - Chief Justice Kwesi Anin
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Minority bashes Chief Justice over Dr. Ayine summons to GLC
The Minority in Parliament has chided the Chief Justice over his referring former Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine to the General Legal Council.
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Courts
Opuni wants the judge removed in GH¢271.3 million financial loss case
The former CEO of COCOBOD has accused Justice Clemence Honyenuga of passing comments about the case that are prejudicial
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Chief Justice refers Dr.Dominic Ayine to General Legal Council
The Chief Justice has petitioned the General Legal Council to investigate the former Deputy Attorney-General over some comments made about him
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Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Law Village Project for Ghana School of Law
A Law Village project for the Ghana School of Law (GSL) is underway on the campus of the University of Ghana, Legon. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, supported by the Chief Justice, Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah on Wednesday, [May 26, 202...
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Judge warns Oath Comissioners against operating as lawyers
The Supervising High Court Judge for the Ashanti Region, Justice Kofi Akrowiah, has sworn in 22 Commissioners for Oath with a call on them to operate within the confines of their functions.
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Government will seek justice for murdered boy’s family – C/R Minister
The Central Regional Minister, Justina Marigold Assan has assured of government’s commitment to seek justice for the family of the 11-year-old boy who was allegedly killed by two teenagers for rituals.
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Opinion
Fidelity to the Law or to the Public: Patricia Asieduwaa v The Republic, A Test Case for Judicial Independence in Ghana
This article argues that judicial independence requires unwavering fidelity to the law rather than public sentiment, especially in high-profile criminal cases. It defends the appellate reduction of Patricia Asieduwaa’s sentence as legally s...
Albert Gyamfi Esq.
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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
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JUSAG threatens indefinite strike from November 2 over delayed salary review
In a formal notice dated October 23, 2026, addressed to the National Labour Commission, JUSAG demanded the approval of the salary recommendations submitted by the Judicial Council, together with payment of the revised salaries in November a...
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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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At GLS maiden conference: Bagbin urges reforms that solve practical problems
Speaking at the Ghana Law Society’s maiden Annual Bar Conference, held under the theme “Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer,” he said the success of legal reform should not be judged by the number of laws Parliament passes.
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Courts
Buffer stock case adjourned pending application to release seized phones, properties
The judge, a Justice of the Court of Appeal sitting as an additional High Court judge, adjourned the case pending the hearing of the request.
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GBA rebukes Chief Justice over SOE remarks
GBA President Efua Ghartey said comments of that nature could raise questions about the political neutrality expected of the head of the Judiciary.
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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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Supreme Court nominee disagrees with capping Supreme Court justices at 19
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Mr Forson argued that the current workload of the apex court makes a cap impractical.
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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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Dame, Atta Akyea protest vacation hearing of Hanan, Adu-Boahene trials
Former Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame, who represents Abdul-Hanan Wahab, and former Akyem Abuakwa South MP Samuel Atta Akyea, who represents Kwabena Adu-Boahene, argue that the scheduled hearings depart from long-standing judicial pra...
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