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Ghana Bar Association adopts new Bar Scale of fees
Agbesi Dzakpasu Esq moved the motion for the acceptance of the Scale of fees and was seconded by Perpetual Yankson Esq.
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New Bar Scale of Fees a revision to 2015 fees – GBA PRO
New Bar Scale of Fees a revision to 2014 fees – GBA PRO
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Business
Supporting the legal profession
Legal aid solicitors will benefit from a 10% uplift in legal aid fees and have access to a £9 million fund to help those experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19.
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Shocking, only 35 lawyers administering Legal Aid in Ghana
A Multidimensional Poverty Index of the country released by the Ghana Statistical Service in 2020 shows that about 14 million Ghanaians are multi-dimensionally poor.
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266,000 abortions recorded in Ghana in 4 years
The study analyses rates from 2015 to 2019, with the aim of providing deeper insights into access to sexual and reproductive health services in countries of all income levels across the globe.
GNA
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Create innovative means to receive sufficient contributions into funds– AG charges Law Reforms, Legal Aid C’ssion Boards
Speaking at the launch of the Law Reform Commission Fund and the Legal Aid Fund at the High Court Complex Auditorium in Accra today, Mr. Dame described the Law Reforms Commission as the unsung hero of Law Reform in Ghana.
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AG proposes scheme to make lawyers available to protect suspects’ rights at police stations
According to Dr Ayine, the early stages of criminal proceedings are particularly important because decisions taken during police investigations and initial court appearances can have serious consequences for a suspect's liberty.
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Legal Aid Commission faces staff deficit, operates in only 45 districts-Board Chair
The situation, according to the Commission's Board Chairman and Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Kwame Asiedu Adibu, has left a substantial number of vulnerable Ghanaians without convenient access to legal aid services.
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Israel eases 11-week blockade, allows UN aid lorries into Gaza
The decision, announced by the Israeli military liaison unit COGAT on May 18, follows sustained lobbying from U.S. senators who expressed alarm over worsening conditions for Gaza’s 2.1 million residents.
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Streamlining legal billing: Best practices for law firms
To keep your legal business running smoothly, ensuring an efficient billing process is important. Here are tips that can make your law firm billing process more efficient and less hectic
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Europe
UK: Barristers to strike over legal aid rates
Barristers are in dispute with the Ministry of Justice over legal aid rates in criminal cases, which they say are so low that many junior lawyers can earn less than the minimum wage when their expenses are taken into account.
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Courts
NSB finance chief tells court AG’s $7m figure ‘can’t equal’ GH¢49.1m at 2020–21 exchange rates
Giving evidence as the second prosecution witness (PW2) under cross-examination, Madam Adumuah said BoG interbank rates for the period in question ranged between GH¢5.2793 and GH¢5.7573 to the US dollar.
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Courts
STMA's suit to get Ghana Water Company to pay Property rates dismissed by court
"From the foregoing, it is not controversial to suggest that the combined effect of section 16 of Act 310 and section 2 (1) of Act 651 show that the Defendant is still exempted from payment of taxes."
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Only 0.03% to GDP accrued from Property rates-Osafo-Maafo
This tax applies to Immovable structures such as houses, apartments, estates, a mall, skyscraper shops, and any other immovable property.
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Business
10% discount on Vehicles, 30% others: New discounts on import values announced
The Government of Ghana has expanded the coverage of discounts on imports thus ‘Benchmark values’ to cover various items.
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One lawyer serving entire Upper West Region as Legal Aid Commission struggles with staff shortage
The Commission currently has approximately 44 lawyers out of a total workforce of 186 employees, a situation that has made it difficult to expand its operations to communities where legal assistance is most needed.
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Attorney-General launches Public Defenders Division of Legal Aid Commission
As one of the three divisions created by the new Legal Aid Commission Act, 2018 (Act 977), the Public Defenders Division will essentially provide crucial legal assistance to persons who are unable to afford the cost of legal representation.
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Legal Aid eyes 24-hour legal support under Government’s economic policy
Speaking at the Greater Accra Law Week conference on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Mr. Folie revealed that the Legal Aid Service is exploring the creation of a 24-hour legal call centre, which would allow Ghanaians to reach lawyers at any time f...
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Opinion
Revisiting the Right to Counsel in Light of the Introduction of Plea Bargaining in Ghana
This paper seeks to discuss the general right to counsel, its current application in Ghana, and how the right is central to the effective administration of plea bargaining.
E. K. Bidzakin
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Justice Asiedu Adibu sworn in as Chairman of Legal Aid Commission Board
As Chair of the Board, Justice Asiedu is expected to spearhead, among other responsibilities, the development of a comprehensive legal aid policy and programme to be implemented nationwide.
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