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Tarkwa court jails two men for scissors attack, robbery
The convicts—24-year-old Gilbert Mensah and 18-year-old Justice Mensah—admitted to stealing and causing harm.
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Establish media courts to handle cases of attacks on journalists-Justice Abdulai
His proposal comes in the wake of public outrage over recent incidents of brutality, including the July 30, 2025, assault on a journalist and a civilian during a demolition exercise at the McDan warehouse in Spintex.
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Legal Aid eyes 24-hour legal support under Government’s economic policy
Speaking at the Greater Accra Law Week conference on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Mr. Folie revealed that the Legal Aid Service is exploring the creation of a 24-hour legal call centre, which would allow Ghanaians to reach lawyers at any time f...
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Let's keep the wig and gown: Justice Adjei backs legal dress code for identity and integrity
During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on June 16, 2025, Justice Adjei rejected suggestions to modernize or discard the traditional courtroom attire, warning that such changes could open the floodgates for impersonati...
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Expand legal education with care and evidence — Justice Adjei urges
Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, Justice Adjei emphasized the need for thorough feasibility assessments before making any policy shifts that would open up access to legal training.
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Judges must uphold law, not personal faith, in LGBTQ+ cases-Justice Sir Dennis Adjei
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, the Court of Appeal judge, who also serves on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, emphasized that a judge’s religious affiliation should never int...
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U.S. Justice Department revises foreign bribery enforcement approach
n a detailed memo, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlined that the new approach will concentrate on misconduct that undermines U.S. companies’ ability to compete with foreign rivals, involves critical infrastructure, and is linked to...
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Why ECOWAS court has ordered Ghana to pay $75,000
The case dates back to May 8, 2019, when the 30 individuals were arrested under Ghana’s Prohibited Organisations Decree of 1976, a law targeting groups considered a threat to national security.
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Bold reforms needed to achieve climate justice-GIMPA Law Dean
Addressing participants at the 2025 GIMPA Law Conference on Climate Justice, Dr. Agyeman-Budu described climate change as a pressing and immediate danger
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GNAAP urges Government to boost ADR infrastructure and support for justice reform
According to the association, the current conditions under which mediation sessions are conducted do not reflect the nation’s commitment to using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a legitimate method for settling disputes.
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Supreme Court to hear embattled Akwatia MP despite contempt conviction by High Court
The ruling came after a five-member panel, led by Justice Gabriel Pwamang, deliberated on whether a contemnor who has not purged themselves of contempt could be granted an audience in court.
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On OSP v Ofori-Atta:No room for double jeopardy under Ghanaian law – Justice Srem-Sai
Addressing concerns about repeated prosecutions, he emphasized that once a person is acquitted by a competent court, they cannot face another trial for the same matter.
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President Mahama demands Justice for 2005 Gambia massacre victims
The tragic event, widely referred to as The Gambia Massacre, led to the brutal killing of around 56 West African migrants, most of whom were Ghanaians.
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$50m in alleged stolen funds returned to Nigeria
The funds, recently returned to Nigeria by the United States, are part of assets allegedly acquired through corruption.
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Swearing-in Patrick Boamah, others amid NDC's challenge will be unlawful-Srem Sai
The MPs-elect—Patrick Yaw Boamah (Okaikwei Central), Charles Forson (Tema Central), and Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah (Techiman South)—were declared winners following a re-collation of disputed election results conducted by the Electoral Commi...
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Law School Director cautions against use of technology for fraud, spreading fake news
The Director of Legal Education and the Ghana School of Law, Justice Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, emphasized that such actions conflict with the principles of integrity and ethical conduct that students are expected to uphold in their personal...
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Plea bargaining not to shield criminals from prosecution-Tuah-Yeboah
Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Alfred Tuah-Yeboah reaffirmed this stance.
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Tema High Court opens two annexes to enhance Case Management
The newly established courts, Tema High Court Annex One and Tema High Court Annex Two, promise to optimize the administration of justice in the area.
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Paralegals need necessary training to enhance legal system-Dame
He noted that paralegals play crucial roles in traditional court settings and corporate environments, international organizations, and regulatory bodies, making capacity building essential.
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High Court jails 3 pastors for contempt of court
Apart from slapping the three contemnors with a term of imprisonment, the court presided over by Justice William Boampong, also awarded a cost of GH¢1,000 each against the three pastors.
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