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Court declines request to halt Mustapha Abdul-Hamid trial for legal vacation
Lawyers for four of the accused persons had asked the court to adjourn proceedings until October, when the regular legal term resumes.
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GBA backs calls to suspend trial of some selected cases during legal vacation
The association cited Order 79, Rule 4 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (C.I. 47), which provides for three annual court vacations.
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47 complete special criminal prosecution course at Ghana School of Law
They were drawn from institutions including the Ghana Police Service, intelligence agencies and other security organisations. The course is designed to strengthen the practical skills of professionals involved in criminal investigations, pr...
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Africa
Nigeria’s Chief Justice bans use of “Barrister” title by lawyers, others
It was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi.
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GAR Bar to reboot Corporate Governance debate at Law Week 2026
The theme underscores the critical place of legal professionals in shaping governance outcomes, whether in dispute resolution, transactional practice, advisory work, or institutional reform.
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High Court dismisses suit challenging Ghana Law Society registration
Justice Isaac Addo struck out the case on 31 March 2026, holding that the High Court lacked jurisdiction because the law relied on by the plaintiff sets out a different route for mounting such a challenge.Justice Isaac Addo struck out the c...
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GIMPA Law Dean named keynote speaker for 2026 NYU African Law conference
Organisers say the event will focus on how legal professionals across Africa are using the law to drive social change, strengthen democratic governance and improve public accountability.
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Court dismisses Randy Abbey’s defamation case against Abronye
In a ruling delivered on Monday, 19 January 2026, the court, presided over by Justice Halimah El-Alawa Abdul Baasit, held that the writ was fatally flawed because it was issued through COCOBOD’s Legal Department.
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Why OSP needs the Attorney General to succeed
Since its establishment, the OSP has consistently come under heavy criticism from the Ghanaian public for what many consider its ineffective delivery on its core mandate of investigating, prosecuting and curbing corruption and related offen...
Richard Osei Boateng
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Call to the Bar - Why the fuss?
The Call to the Bar in Ghana is more than a ceremonial milestone — it is the culmination of profound mental, financial, and emotional endurance. Behind every new lawyer stands a web of sacrifice, resilience, and collective triumph. This pie...
Benjamin Offei-Addo
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Why lawyers in Singapore do not wear wigs or address judges “My Lord”
By the early 1990s, these symbols of British tradition were formally abolished. It was a turning point that signaled the nation’s determination to chart its own legal identity.
Richard Osei Boateng
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Professor Atuguba assumes office as Acting Director of the Ghana School of Law
On his first day in office, Prof. Atuguba held a maiden meeting with staff, where he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the solid foundation laid by his predecessor and to further advancing the mission of legal education in Ghana.
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Business
M&O Law Consult wins Real Estate Legal Excellence award
The award honors the firm’s innovative client engagement strategies, its commitment to sustainability, and its adherence to ethical business practices in Ghana’s real estate sector.
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Ghana School of Law will not be abolished– Legal Education Director clarifies
Speaking on Channel One TV’s “The Point of View” on Wednesday, July 30, Barima Oppong clarified that the Ghana School of Law (GSL) would remain operational even if a national bar examination system is introduced.
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High Court sets July 31 for ruling on motion against Torkornoo's case
Justice Torkornoo, who is facing impeachment proceedings under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, filed a certiorari application claiming the process violates her fundamental human rights.
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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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18 universities accredited in Kenya to offer Law degrees
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 8, the CLE confirmed that 18 institutions had met the academic and statutory requirements to offer Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degrees, with several also approved for Master of Laws (LLM) and diploma pr...
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Crime
OSP reinstates 'Wanted' status for Ken Ofori-Atta over missed appearance
This marks a significant reversal for Ofori-Atta, who had previously been removed from the OSP's wanted list following assurances by his legal representatives that he would report in person by the specified date.
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Late Justice Rtd Sule Gbadegbe goes home June 20
On that day, a public viewing of the body will take place at the forecourt of the State House from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed immediately by the burial service at the same venue.
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Africa
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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