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Why proponents of Ghana’s ‘anti-gay bill’ get it so wrong
The anti-gay bill seeks, in a nutshell, to criminalise LGBTQ+ sexual relationships and associations
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Results for "non-compliance with court procedure"
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62 percent of Ghanaians not confident in Government’s ability to curb corruption – CDD Survey
Dr Selormey said 41 percent of citizens were less optimistic about Government’s ability to reduce crime, 35 percent were confident whilst 21 percent believed that Government’s fight against crime would remain the same as always.
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Delay in the Administration of Justice: Ace, Justice Asare-Botwe outline remedies
At the ongoing Conference of the Ghana Bar Association, as usual, one of the topics considered as part of lawyers' Continuous Legal Education was; Delays in the Administration of Justice: Where are we?
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Attorney-General directs Ghana Police to halt impounding vehicles for minor traffic offences
In a February 9, 2024 letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame said a careful examination of L.I. 2180 will disclose that the violations, for which police officers regularly impound vehicles, are...
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Finance Ministry to introduce 36 additional double taxation agreements
This would add to the 14 agreements that are currently active in the country.
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Read the law before you file documents at the ORC – Ntrakwah(Esq)
"So those of us here who have to file documents, the message is that we should read the law before we take a step.”
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12 Statutes passed by Parliament of Ghana in 2021
The various Statutes can be categorized under four(4) main themes/ areas of the law; Taxation, Finance, Insurance, and National Security.
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Data Commission advocates specialised courts
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has made a strong case for a fast track court to facilitate speedy prosecution of persons and institutions that misappropriate the personal and private information of others.
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8 errant drivers fined over GH¢14,000 for traffic infractions
We are going to focus on institutional vehicles because part of our mandate is to ensure institutional compliance.”
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First-ever Users’ Forum on the Companies Act held
Even with the promulgation of the new Companies Act, 2019(Act 992), there still abound confusion relative to understanding, interpretation, and application of the same.
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BoG warns banks and fintechs over disability inclusion deadline
In a fresh notice, the central bank made clear that compliance with its Directive on Financial Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities is not optional and that institutions that fall short could face administrative punishment.
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Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2025 receives presidential assent
The legislation, passed by Parliament in July, is designed to strengthen sustainability and compliance in the industry, while improving the welfare of fishing communities.
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BoG sets sights on crypto regulation and digital oversight
At a recent engagement with bank executives following the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, BoG Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama outlined a refreshed supervisory agenda aimed at strengthening institutional governance, cybersecurity, an...
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Government begins overhaul of VAT system to boost business climate, tax compliance
The reform initiative was highlighted during a high-level engagement between Ghanaian officials and Wencai Zhang, Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer of the World Bank Group.
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57 radio stations face frequency suspension over regulatory violations – Minister
Addressing the media on Monday, March 24, the Minister clarified that the action is not intended as a punishment but rather as a window for the affected stations to address compliance issues and meet licensing standards.
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Accounts of Businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye frozen by FIC
Additionally, personal accounts belonging to Mr. Quaye and the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Romeo-Richlove Kweku Seshie, have also been frozen.
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Use of chieftaincy crests number plates by Chiefs; Ministry gives March ultimatum to clamp down
The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has described the trend as a significant security risk and warned that such unregistered vehicles will be impounded if
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The Law Office Morgue: Why Are Lawyers Paying to Store Dead Files?
Law firms in Ghana often store old client files indefinitely, incurring unnecessary costs. This article explores the financial, compliance, and operational challenges of file storage and provides strategic solutions, including charging stor...
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New NRSA Director to strengthen enforcement of road safety laws
He emphasized that before stricter enforcement begins, extensive public education and awareness campaigns will be conducted to encourage compliance with road regulations.
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GRA supports calls for review of VAT policy
GRA Commissioner General Julie Essiam highlighted the challenges posed by the current Value Added Tax (VAT) structure, which she says complicates compliance for both individuals and businesses.
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