Opinion
Ghana Cannot Arrest Its Way Out of Galamsey - A Case for Medium Scale Mining Revolution
Yaw Boampong Adu-Brempong
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Opinion
Beyond The Land Act: Uncovering The Missing Pieces In Ghana’s Land Governance Framework
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
ESG: The Ghana Perspective
This article discusses the Ghanaian perspective on ESG, including defining ESG, its difference from corporate governance, its relationship with sustainability, and the impact of not implementing ESG factors in Ghanaian business.
Ewurama Osam Tawiah and Lady-Ann Essuman and Verissa Odame-Koranteng
Opinion
Klomega (no.2) v. Attorney-general, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and others: A missed opportunity to strengthen public financial management
The author examines the Court’s decision in Klomega and its implications for public financial management and accountability.
Nicholas Opoku
Opinion
Revocation of L.I on Mining in Forest Reserves: What is the Role of Parliament?
This article discusses the revocation process of Legislative Instruments (L.I.s) in Ghana, focusing on the limited role of Parliament in this process. Drawing from Supreme Court rulings, it argues that Parliament's involvement is constraine...
Clement Kojo Akapame
Opinion
Stay of Proceedings of A Case: A Legal Gymnastics Tool to Delay Proceedings Before a Trial Court?
The article explains that merely filing a repeat application for stay of proceedings, or an application for certiorari or prohibition, does not automatically halt proceedings before a trial court. A stay only arises where the trial or appel...
Francis Obiri
Opinion
Land Management as a component of Sustainable Development: The role of traditional leadership in the Kumasi Traditional Area
A lecture delivered at the KNUST Law Faculty on 23rd March, 2023
Mariam Agyeman Gyasi Jawhary
Opinion
‘Article 71’ Office Holders and Retiring Emoluments, When Ex Gratia Meets Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet, Russia-Ukraine War, and during Debt Exchange – Reflections of a Citizen, Not a Spectator!!!
The article explores the subject of ex gratia paid to Article 71 office holders and questions its relevance under Ghana's socioeconomic situation and the legal principle of Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet
Frederick Gurah Sampson
Opinion
From Deforestation To Gas Flaring, Environmental Harm May Now Be Prosecuted As An International Crime By The ICC. Here’s What Ghana Needs To Know, And What We Can Do
The ICC’s new policy recognizes severe environmental destruction as a potential international crime, empowering countries like Ghana to prosecute such offenses. Ghana’s plan to establish specialized environmental courts showcases leadership...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
The Decline of Allodial Title in Ghana
The article retraces the circumstances that have contributed to the decline of allodial interests/titles in Ghana's land law, including provisions in law that have contributed to this realization
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
The Land Act: A Model For Integration Of Customary Law Into A Modern Legislation
Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 exemplifies a landmark effort to integrate customary law into modern statutory land governance by codifying indigenous principles, promoting fiduciary accountability, and ensuring legal recognition of customary intere...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Plea bargaining in Ghana: The Inception of Act 1079
This article focuses on what plea bargaining is, the position of the Ghanaian criminal law on plea bargaining prior to Act 1079, the enactment of Act 1079, the benefits of plea bargaining, proposed implementation for plea bargaining as well...
Nana Ama Dankwaa Kessey Adinkrah
Opinion
The Council of State under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana: A Flawed System in Need of Review and Amendment
The article critiques Ghana’s Council of State under the 1992 Constitution, highlighting issues of politicization, lack of representation, and ineffectiveness. It proposes replacing regional representatives with Presidents of the Regional H...
Anthony Danquah
Opinion
Ghana: The Ideal Member to Host the Proposed UNCITRAL Advisory Centre on International Investment Dispute Settlement (Investor-State Dispute Settlement)
This article makes a compelling case for Ghana to host the proposed UNCITRAL Advisory Centre on International Investment Dispute Settlement (ISDS). It highlights Ghana's strategic location, political stability, neutrality, and growing role...
Prince Kojo Tabiri and Godwin Selasi Owusu