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Detainees in Ghana lack legal representation to challenge cases -US Report
Detainees lack legal representation to challenge cases in Ghana - US Report indicates
DL News26 April 2022
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Political ‘boxing’ of Judges: Let's deepen confidence in Judicial process beyond appointment- Prof Abotsi
“Moving forward, it is important to deepen confidence in the judicial process and the perception of the independence of judges beyond their appointments at least from the apex court."
DL News23 April 2022
Crime
Court cashier declared wanted after alleged embezzlement
This was disclosed today, February 11, when the Judicial Service appeared before the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament.
DL News11 February 2022
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Chief Justice to inaugurate press corps of Judicial Service today
The press corps is made up of 27 journalists.
DL News14 November 2021
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Arguing points of law under the omnibus ground of appeal; The decision in Owusu Domena v Amoah
“When preparing an appeal, the rules required, as made manifest in rule 8(2) of CI 19 that the appellant should be specific in what he was seeking by way of relief from the appellate court..”
DL News3 November 2021
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Recent transfer of judges without ill motives – Judicial Service
The Judicial Service has expressed concern about publications in some sections of the media imputing ill and improper motives to the Chief Justice’s recent exercise of re-assigning two High Court Judges.
DL News30 October 2021
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Study laws on adjudication – Justice Brobbey entreats chiefs
According to Justice Brobbey, chiefs by law could adjudicate matters in respect to appointment, enstoolment and destoolment of chiefs.
DL News11 September 2021
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Tributes pour on social media for late Justice Marful-Sau
My condolences to the family of the late Justice Samuel Kofi Marful-Sau.
DL News11 August 2021
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Don’t scandalise Judiciary – Majority to Minority
The judicial power of Ghana shall be vested in the Judiciary. Accordingly, neither the President nor Parliament nor any organ or agency of the President or Parliament shall have or be given the final judicial power.”
DL News2 August 2021
Courts
ADR: 5,455 cases mediated last year
We can only achieve the excellence we seek if judicial outcomes are not the product of long, drawn out processes that lead to pyrrhic victories for the parties in a dispute,” Justice Larbi said.
DL News21 July 2021
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Take the lead, pass a law to regulate military involvement in civil matters - OccupyGhana charges Parliament
Events following Kaaka's death have led to about 3 more people losing their lives after protesting citizens of Ejura clashed with the military
DL News30 June 2021
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Thaddeus Sory responds to GJA, accuses it of misinformation
Lawyer for the Judicial Service has accused the Ghana Journalist Association of public misinformation.
DL News2 March 2021
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GBA adopts 10-point resolution at 2026 Ada Conference
The resolution, adopted at the Association’s 2026 Annual Conference in Ada, also contains commitments on lawyers’ welfare, professional ethics, illegal mining and public service.
DL News18 September 2026
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court to rule on bid to halt vacation trials on August 21
Justice Gabriel Pwamang, sitting as a single Supreme Court judge, fixed the ruling date after hearing arguments from both sides on Thursday, August 20.
DL News20 August 2026
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Use the courts, not media campaigns, to challenge judicial decisions — Thaddeus Sory to lawyers
Speaking on the KSM Show on Monday, August 17, 2026, Mr Sory said public commentary, pressure or boycotts should not replace the procedures available within the judicial system.
DL News19 August 2026
Supreme Court News
Private citizen sues A-G, Chief Justice over legal vacation system
At the centre of the case is the question of whether the two-month suspension of sittings by the country’s two highest appellate courts affects the right of citizens to have their cases heard within a reasonable time.
DL News12 August 2026
Supreme Court News
Greater Accra courts to suspend sitting on Tuesday, Thursday for Supreme Court at 150 Events
The directive was contained in a letter dated July 23, 2026, and signed by the Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, on behalf of the Chief Justice.
DL News27 July 2026
Supreme Court News
Judges decide cases by law, not politics- Justice Kulendi
He said although judges, like all citizens, may have personal views, they are bound by oath to decide cases according to the law, the evidence and the facts presented before them.
DL News8 July 2026
Supreme Court News
Supreme Court Justice calls for early action to prevent violent conflicts
Justice Mensah-Bonsu made the call in Accra during a high-level panel discussion on traditional, interfaith and judicial perspectives on silencing the guns in Africa.
DL News17 June 2026
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Judicial Service to recruit trained mediators to boost court-connected ADR
Justice Angelina Mensah-Homiah, who oversees the programme, said the decision comes at a time when ADR is growing rapidly and requires stronger coordination, consistency and professional standards.
DL News5 May 2026