General
Violation of Rules of Robing: Two male applicants denied Call to the Bar
Like other professions such as the military, the legal profession is very particular about how its members should dress.
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GBA 2024 National Election: Who wins what?
The office of the President is being contended by Mr. Agbesi Dzakpasu and Madam Efua Ghartey while Mr Ebenezer Kwaitoo is battling it out with Miss Victoria Barth for Vice President.
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Opinion
The Death of a Profession?
Following the Chief Justice's decision to refer Dr. Dominic Ayine to the General Legal Council over his comments in the aftermath of the Election Petition, the author explores the implications for the legal system and the freedom with which...
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Supreme Court News
Full Judgment: Supreme Court's full reasoning on OSP's prosecutorial powers
In its full judgment delivered on July 29, 2026, the court held that although the Attorney-General remains the sole constitutional repository of Ghana’s prosecutorial authority, Article 88(4) of the 1992 Constitution permits other persons o...
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General
Find innovative ways of opening up legal education – Baba Jamal to GLC
Ordinarily, admission to the Ghana School of Law for professional legal education requires that successful candidates obtain a minimum rank of 50 percent, but the new directive meant some students were disappointed despite exceeding the 50...
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General
Blame other statutory bodies not GLC for challenges of access to legal education – GBA President
“We must take a critical look at the role of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. "
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Courts
Request to suspend Chief Justice premature – Presidency
According to the President’s secretary, the President has in consultation with the Council of State, already set in motion the first step of establishing whether or not there is a prima facie case for the Chief Justice to answer.
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General
Sosu calls for scrapping of GLC's mandate on legal education
Speaking on PM Express on Joy News, the legislator argued that the GLC has outlived its usefulness and lacks the accountability required of a modern regulatory institution.
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Others
Trading Under The Diplomatic Shield: Reconstructing The Commercial Activity Exception To Diplomatic Immunity
This article examines the tension between diplomatic immunity and private commercial accountability under Ghanaian law. It argues that Ghana reflects the restrictive doctrine of sovereign immunity, especially through the commercial activity...
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General
Justices series : Sir Arku Korsah, his work and impact on Ghana’s justice system
The man represented many things – from being a legislator to a judge, serving as Chairman of various Commissions of Inquiry, and then an intellectual who was one of the founding members of the Ghana Academy of Arts & Sciences.
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General
Agencies under Justice Ministry presented with vehicles
The beneficiary state agencies are the Legal Aid Commission, Council for Law Reporting, Registrar General’s Department, Economic and Organized Crime Office, Law Reform Commission, Copyright Office and the Ghana Law School.
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General
KNUST alumnus makes great stride in 2022 GSL Entrance exams
In all, only 522 out of the total of 2654 Candidates who sat for the exams passed representing a percentage pass rate of 20% compared to the previous year’s 28%
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General
Alleged $5m bribe: Position taken by CHRAJ on petition against Chief Justice correct – Emile Short
Mr. Atta told the General Legal Council that, he paid the amount but requested a refund on suspicion that the lawyer had not used the money for the said purpose.
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Ex-GBA President says bid to drop Association from Constitution is “partisan”
Speaking on Good Evening Ghana, Mr Boafo said the recommendation lacks a credible evidence base, arguing that none of the state bodies where the GBA plays a role has raised concerns about the association’s contribution or conduct.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court sets April 2 for NPP MP's application against CJ removal process
The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, has filed an injunction application challenging the process initiated by the President for the possible removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
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General
Chief Justice writes to President, requests to seek copy of petition against her
In a letter dated Thursday, March 27, the Chief Justice appealed for access to the petitions so she can adequately prepare a response.
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Supreme Court News
Supreme Court dismisses lawyer's Certiorari application against KATH
The Court also ordered him to pay a cost of GH¢20,000 for wasting its time.
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General
Venues, additional information for 2022 GSL Entrance Examination
Candidates are requested to arrive by 7: 00 am to undergo pre-examination processes including COVID-19 preventive protocols.
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Tech
Legal Department processes aren't keeping up with rising Legal Tech demand
While more in-house attorneys and general counsel depend on legal technology, traditional procurement processes, and an abundance of tools, is slowing down adoption, according to the Legal 500 Global Edition of GC: In-House Tech Survey 2023...
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NaCCA seeks LI to clampdown on publishers of unapproved books – Acting Director
According to him, the NaCCA submitted a Legislative Instrument to Parliament to obtain legal backing to do so, adding that, the council would also go after sellers of those unapproved books.
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