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Man jailed, caned for raping, trying to impregnate ex-girlfriend so she would marry him
“I believe that it is not too late for you to change, become a better man and lead a meaningful life.”
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Suspended NDC Central Region Executive granted bail over alleged incest
On Monday, October 11, the NDC suspended Dawood on grounds of misconduct and anti-party behaviour following rape allegations.
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Indian High Court allows minor rape victim to abort 20-week-old fetus
Considering the arguments of the petitioner and the available records, the court said that,
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Julia Banks: Ex-Australia MP alleges inappropriate touching by a minister
Ms Banks’ allegations have again highlighted the treatment of women in Mr Morrison’s conservative government and wider Australian politics
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Domestic violence cases reduce in 2020
Statistics from the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) suggest that January to April, 2019 recorded the highest number of cases of domestic violence as compared to the same period in 2020.
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Amnesty International Ghana calls for measures to protect women and child rights
Amnesty International Ghana (AI Ghana) has urged the government to institute sufficient measures to protect the rights of women and children.
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GIMPA Law School signs MOU on access to justice with presidency of Dominican Republic
The MoU is an international cooperation agreement between the GIMPA Law School, the government of the Dominican Republic and the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham University School of Law.
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The Transitional Provisions in Section 88(3) of the Legal Education Reform Act & Matters-Dafeamekpor writes
The purpose of this provision is to secure eligibility for current students whilst the new legal restructuring mechanisms are triggered for professional legal training
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor (Hon)
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Parliament passes ‘Plea Bargaining Bill’
Even though there existed a few instances where plea bargaining existed for very few offenses like Subsections (2) and (3) of Section 239 of Act 30 and others, the majority of offenses under Ghana’s criminal jurisdiction are generally exclu...
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Affirmative Action law must be enforced to deliver true gender equality – Minkah-Premo
According to her, the Act sets clear benchmarks, including a requirement that women occupy at least 30 percent of governance and decision-making roles by 2026, a target she cautioned must not be treated lightly.
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Trump–Nigeria military intervention: Is it lawful under international law?
This article assesses President Trump’s actions in light of the rules of international law. It examines whether his conduct amounts to a violation of established principles and norms governing the use of force and foreign intervention.
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Cost of Legal Education in Ghana; Costly or fair price to be learned?
Critically examining the fees charged by law faculties, especially private ones and a portion of public ones, reveals a burden on the pockets of students, parents, and guardians.
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Cost of Legal Education in Ghana: Exorbitant or pitch for prestige?
Mediocrity, misguided crave for cheap wealth, substandard delivery of legal services and dishonesty have hardly been the hallmark of legal training and the legal profession.
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Law students demonstrate against refusal of admissions to law school
The group accused the General Legal Council of poorly handling legal education in the country, following the increasing fail rates of students who sit for the entrance exam every year
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GAR Bar to reboot Corporate Governance debate at Law Week 2026
The theme underscores the critical place of legal professionals in shaping governance outcomes, whether in dispute resolution, transactional practice, advisory work, or institutional reform.
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GTEC, CLET propose single accreditation pathway for law programs under reform
At a meeting in Accra, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and the Council for Legal Education and Training agreed on a proposed unified accreditation model for Bachelor of Laws and Legal Professional Training programmes.
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Book Review: Selected Papers and Lectures on Ghanaian Law
A BOOK REVIEW BY JUSTICE SIR DENNIS ADJEI, FGA
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Burial mass of Mr. Felix Ntrakwah scheduled for February 20
Specifically, his burial mass will take place on Thursday, February 22, at the Christ the King Catholic Church, Cantonment, at exactly 7:30 am, where there will be a filing pass, moot court, and reading of tributes as well as Mass.
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Full Text: The Legal Education Reform Bill
Under the Bill, professional legal education and training would move from the Ghana School of Law to accredited universities
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AG concerned about high attrition rate as top prosecutors exit over poor pay
Speaking during a working visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Dr. Ayine revealed that a principal state attorney had recently tendered a resignation letter, citing financial pressures and the sta...
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