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CJ removal probing committee begins hearings today
The committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was formed by Article 146(6) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution after a prima facie case was established.
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Withdraw new court assignment directive-GBA urges Acting CJ
In a formal statement released on April 26, the GBA raised alarm over the ambiguity surrounding the order and its potential to disrupt the efficiency of the judicial process.
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Deputy Attorney-General urges caution amid Chief Justice suspension controversy
Speaking in an interview with Joy News on Tuesday, Dr. Srem Sai emphasized that the current proceedings are at a preliminary stage and do not establish culpability.
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Supreme Court sets April 16 to hear Injunction against CJ removal procedure
The Supreme Court had initially adjourned the case indefinitely on April 5, citing a national training exercise involving state attorneys.
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Ghana’s ECOWAS court compliance hampered by lack of protocol ratification – Attorney-General’s Office
A recent workshop, organized by the Attorney-General’s Office and Ministry of Justice in collaboration with the ECOWAS Court of Justice, sought to strengthen the capacity of state attorneys to effectively represent the country in regional l...
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Book on Notaries Public Practice in Ghana launched
Titled Notaries Public Practice in Ghana: The Law, Cases, and Materials, the book is authored by legal practitioner and researcher Daniel Yaw Abaidoo. It represents the first comprehensive exploration of notarial practice in the Ghanaian le...
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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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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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Justice Department lawyers who investigated Trump fired
According to a department official speaking to CBS News, the lawyers were removed after Acting Attorney General James McHenry determined that their involvement in prosecuting the president made them unfit.
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Africa
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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Africa
$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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Courts
Judge sitting on Fanteakwa North Parliamentary case recuses himself
The judge disclosed his origins in Begoro, the district capital of Fanteakwa North, and shared that his wife and family also hail from the area.
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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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Tech
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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Judiciary fully prepared to handle election-related disputes-Chief Justice
During the signing of the 2024 Presidential Elections Peace Pact, she assured all stakeholders, including the international community, that the judiciary would handle election-related issues with fairness and efficiency.
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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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Courts
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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116 more courts automated
Mr. Noble Kekeli Nutifafa, the Director of ICT at the Judicial Service, announced at the third Chief Justice’s Meeting with the Judicial Press Corps (JPC).
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