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Nigerien tricycle rider jailed for smuggling four migrants into Ghana
The court sentenced him to three months in prison for migrant smuggling and four months for causing a false representation. The sentences will run concurrently.
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Opinion
A still borne piece of law, and rightly so declared in the case of Origin 8
Last week, we published an article written by Justice Eric Kyei Baffour titled "An examination of the case of Origin 8 and C.I. 132: A still born Piece of Law or an Austere Interpretation by the Supreme Court" in which the learned Court of...
Thaddeus Sory
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Court of Appeal gives husband green light to sue Ghana Health Service, Mponua District Hospital directly for negligence
A three-member panel overturned a High Court ruling that removed the two health institutions from the case on the basis that the law establishing them did not expressly state that they could sue or be sued in their own names.
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NIB wins London case against Eland International: Court orders Eland International to pay £150, 000 as costs
The court ordered the defendant, Eland to pay the sum of £150, 000.00 to the National Investment Bank as costs thus reversing an earlier decision that required, NIB to pay £41, 759.45 to Eland.
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ECOWAS Court orders AG to file additional documents by March 28, pay $750
The court presided over by Edward Amoako Asante declined the AG's request and described the reason for its late response as untenable and ordered the same to pay an amount of $750 to Transparency International.
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Opinion
Justice Beyond The Courtroom: Law, Dialogue, and Values in Building A Peaceful and Stable Democratic Society in Ghana
This lecture argues that justice in Ghana must extend beyond courts into homes, schools, communities, and public institutions, where dialogue, fairness, and accountability are first learned and practised. It contends that a peaceful and sta...
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Opinion
Resisting Juristocracy in Ghana: Why the Supreme Court's decisions on Property Rights of Spouses have no constitutional basis
It is the firm view of the present author that when Parliament went to sleep, the Supreme Court assumed legislative functions and purported to implement the provisions of Article 22(3) of the Constitution through constitutional interpretati...
Daniel Korang
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Winners Chapel Ghana Church Ownership Fight: Do not use “Winners Chapel” as part of name of your breakaway group church, account for your stewardship
The Court of Appeal has delivered a judgment restraining Pastor George Adjeman and 12 others from using the name “Winners Chapel” as part of the name of their breakaway group church.
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Ghana loses appeal to overturn Partey's Canada Visa denial for World Cup 2026
The decision means Partey will not be available for Wednesday’s game against Panama in Toronto.
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Business
Cassius Mining files $277M claim against Ghana over Talensi gold project
The Sydney-based company filed its claim on December 23, 2024, with the London Court of International Arbitration, marking a significant escalation in the protracted legal battle.
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Opinion
Rethinking Article 68(5) of the 1992 Constitution – Taxation of the Emoluments of the President of the Republic of Ghana – An Introspection
The author in this article examines some recent events, the historical or constitutional basis for why Ghana's President is exempted from paying taxes on his salary and explores the need to rethink this position of the law
Frederick Gurah Sampson
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OSP says US immigration claims do not affect Ofori-Atta extradition process
The clarification follows media reports and a publication attributed to a Ghanaian law firm claiming that Mr Ofori-Atta had been granted permanent residency in the United States.
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There’s room for post judgement negotiation on Trafigura seizing Ghana's Property – Yamoah Paintsil
According to him, even after a court ruling, the parties can negotiate terms and conditions.
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Court to determine location, time of Arise Ghana demonstration
The group, Arise Ghana, indicated it was going to demonstrate in parts of Accra for two days- June 28, 2022, from 3 pm to 10 pm and then continuing the same the next day.
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Case of 143 Law School applicants, GLC adjourned to November 9
Moreover, an advertisement to this effect was published on May 14, 2021, in the Daily Graphic as part of an invitation for applications from qualified LLB graduates for admission into the Ghana School of Law.
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Ali PVT Ghana MD granted GH¢150,000 bail over alleged dud cheques
The court, presided over by Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, admitted him to bail in the sum of GH¢150,000 with two sureties.
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Business
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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London Court throws out AG, others for sleeping on $170m case
In a ruling on Wednesday June 8, Mr Justice Butcher, refused to grant the government a time extension to apply to set aside the award – adding that the state’s grounds for challenging it were “intrinsically weak”.
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GIMPA Law School submits comments on Ghana’s Draft Misinformation Bill, 2025
Guided by the Head of Department, the students dissected the 80-plus sections of the draft line by line, benchmarking it against Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, international conventions such as the ICCPR, and continental standards under the Afr...
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ICC Ghana to Host 2nd Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025
ICC Ghana, in collaboration with ICC Dispute Resolution Services, will host the 2nd ICC Ghana Arbitration and ADR Day on March 5, 2025, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra and online. The event will focus on ensuring justice and efficiency in arbit...
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