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Court awards Bridget Otoo, two others GH¢150,000 over police abuse
The ruling was delivered on Thursday, May 14, by Justice Brew, who held that police officers acted unlawfully during the protest.
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Srem Sai backs jury trial reform, not abolishing
Addressing guests at the Supreme Court @150 luncheon at the University of Ghana’s Cedi Conference Centre, he said technological innovation offers a practical route to improving jury trials while preserving an important part of Ghana’s judic...
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24-hour call centre in the offing to boost access to ADR-Legal Aid Commission
In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Edmund Amarkwei Foley, the Commission said the move reflects a broader push to improve justice delivery through practical and sustainable innovations.
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High Court orders Chairman Wontumi to open defence in illegal mining trial
Delivering the decision on Monday, Justice Audrey Kokuvie Tay held that the prosecution had placed enough evidence before the court to require an answer from Mr Boasiako, Akonta Mining, and Kwame Antwi, who is said to be at large.
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Expert judges to sit at specialised high court division-Judicial Secretary
Speaking on The Law on Joy News, Mr Ahmed explained that the initiative is not simply an administrative change, but a shift in how justice will be delivered in complex cases.
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MASLOC ex-operations boss granted GH¢500,000 bail pending appeal
A five-member panel of the apex court, presided over by Justice Amadu Tanko, granted the application for bail on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, nearly two years after Axim began serving his sentence.
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2025 in focus: Top legal news items on DL news
In 2025, as in previous years, numerous legal stories dominated headlines across the country. However, based on editorial discretion, audience engagement metrics on our website, and sustained reader interest, we present the following storie...
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JUSAG condemns ‘barbaric’ attack on Kwame Danso District Court
In a statement issued on Thursday, 12 December, the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) said it was deeply alarmed by the incident, in which unidentified attackers allegedly stormed the court, vandalised property.
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Dr Kusi-Appiah’s legal compass on ‘Consumer Rights and Justice in Ghana’ launched
The ceremony, chaired by Professor Justice Samuel Kofi Date-Bah, who wrote the foreword, was held on the eve of World Competition Day, marked annually on 5 December
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Court warns ex-GIIF chair as Sky Train trial stalls over absence of counsel
Presiding judge Justice Audrey Kocuvi-Tay cautioned that the trial would proceed in Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi’s absence if he fails to appear with formal legal representation by Wednesday, October 29.
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Drama in court as Adu Boahene’s lawyers walk out after judge refuses adjournment
Lead counsel Samuel Atta Akyea had asked for an adjournment, informing the court that his team had filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to prohibit trial judge Justice Eugene Nyadu Nyantei over alleged bias.
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Minority rejects Torkornoo's removal, warns of threat to judicial independence
President John Dramani Mahama formally dismissed the Chief Justice on 1 September 2025, acting on the recommendation of a Committee of Inquiry established under Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
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Acting Chief Justice appoints Musah Ahmed Esq. as Judicial Secretary
Mr. Ahmed is a lawyer with over 26 years of legal practice, specializing in admiralty and maritime law, ship arrests, banking law, and other related areas. He is the Managing Partner at Ahmed Legal Consult.
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Mahama charges new Court of Appeal Justices to be guardians of justice and hope
At the swearing-in ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 2, the President reminded the judges that the oath they had taken carried weight beyond the formalities of the day.
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Ayine chides GBA says Association must speak dispassionately
According to him, the GBA, per it's posture, has in recent times favoured the opposition New Patriotic party in it's criticisms on matters
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Brazil's Ex-president jailed 27 years for plotting coup
Bolsonaro, currently under house arrest, did not appear in court for the sentencing. His legal team dismissed the verdict as “absurdly excessive” and vowed to appeal, though experts note that options for challenging the ruling are limited s...
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Court rejects oral attempt to withdraw former CJ's lawsuit, adjourns sine die
The development unfolded during a virtual hearing on September 9, where the Deputy Attorney-General, Dr Justice Srem Sai, appeared before the High Court seeking to move a motion to dismiss the case.
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Court halts family's possession of Regimanuel Gray Estate
The estate community, usually known for its calm atmosphere, had in recent weeks been thrown into tension.
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Accelerate resolution of chieftaincy disputes-legal counsels urged
This call to action came during a two-day capacity-building workshop held at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Accra, where 16 legal counsels from across the country gathered to sharpen their skills in dispute resolution and trad...
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Acting CJ bemoans rising ethical breaches among lawyers
He shared this troubling anecdote on Monday, July 21, during the commissioning of the new Moot Court facility at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School.
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