Opinion
The Ineffectiveness of Criminal Prosecution in Tax Recovery in Ghana: Insights from the Case of The Republic v. Warren Oil Company Limited
Rebecca Eduafo-Abraham, Esq.
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An Exposé on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Ghana – The Ghana Arbitration Centre in Focus
Lauraine Mercy Ewurama Ghartey
Opinion
Ghana: The Ideal Member to Host the Proposed UNCITRAL Advisory Centre on International Investment Dispute Settlement (Investor-State Dispute Settlement)
Prince Kojo Tabiri and Godwin Selasi Owusu
Opinion
Justice Beyond The Courtroom: Law, Dialogue, and Values in Building A Peaceful and Stable Democratic Society in Ghana
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Opinion
Understanding the energy impacts of the Maduro arrest
The article argues that the reported Maduro arrest should be understood not only as a geopolitical event, but as an energy law and policy shock. It explains how legal risk, sanctions, dollar-priced energy trade, and currency pressure can af...
Lom Nuku Ahlijah
Opinion
ADR for ‘Galamsey’: A curious proposition?
This article gives an overview and explores the use of ADR in settling disputes. In particular, the article discusses the suggestion that has been made recently, proposing the use of ADR to handle ‘galamsey’ cases.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Deep Cracks in the Patent System as Revealed by Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacture
The article explores flaws in the patent system exposed by COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, particularly the insufficiency of disclosure requirements. It argues that despite the legal obligation for patentees to disclose inventions, third-pa...
Prince Nketia
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 cabotage regime: Any lessons for Ghana?
The author urges Ghana to take lessons and strategic considerations in passing a Cabotage regime that is progressive, practical and with some degree of liberalisation. Find out why.
Chief Obosu Mohammed
Opinion
Harmonizing Customary Practices and Statutory Law: The Need to Amend Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29) to Recognize and Enforce Customary Offences and Sanctions Across Ghanaian Communities
This article argues that whilst Ghana’s statutory criminal law (via the Criminal Offences Act 1960 (Act 29) governs codified offences, it fails to formally recognise many customary offences and sanctions entrenched in Ghanaian communities....
Kofi Annan and Nana Adwoa Serwaa Dua-Adonteng Esq.
Opinion
Beyond The Land Act: Uncovering The Missing Pieces In Ghana’s Land Governance Framework
This article argues that while Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 is comprehensive, effective land governance depends on recognizing and integrating a wider set of related laws. Justice Alexander Osei Tutu examines over 30 enactments that, although not...
Justice Alexander Osei Tutu
Opinion
Proprietary Estoppel and Adverse Possession: A Struggle Between Fairness and Legalized Theft
This article examines the legal doctrines of proprietary estoppel and adverse possession, contrasting their implications for fairness and property rights. Proprietary estoppel protects individuals who rely on an owner's promise, while adver...
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Termination Tightrope: Navigating the Balance between Employer Rights and Employee Protections
This article examines the tension between employer rights and employee protections in Ghana's labor law, particularly regarding termination. It critiques the Supreme Court's reliance on outdated common law principles that allow employers to...
Martin Waana-Ang & Joshua Mbowura
Opinion
An Examination of the Scope of the Supervisory Jurisdiction of the High Court of Ghana
The article examines the supervisory jurisdiction of the High Court of Ghana under the 1992 Constitution, highlighting two contradictory Supreme Court decisions on the matter. It argues for the court's unfettered supervisory powers and urge...
Simon Okyere, Esq.
Opinion
Essential things to know about Separability of arbitration agreement
The author examines the notion of separability of arbitration agreement within the realm of contracts, bringing further clarity to the doctrine and advocating for the rejection of this antiquated and impractical idea
Michael Sumaila
Opinion
Joinder of a Juristic Entity in an Article 64 Petition: A Slippery Slope in Civil Procedure Practice in Ghana
The author argues in this article that joinder of a juristic person is wrong in law and should not be countenanced. Do you disagree with his reasoning?
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Circuit Court’s Jurisdiction in Ghanaian Land Disputes: A Jurisdiction at Large
This paper examines the misconception that the Circuit Court in Ghana is limited by a GHC 2,000,000 jurisdictional cap in land disputes. Through legal analysis, it argues that the Circuit Court’s jurisdiction in land matters—regarding owner...
Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.)
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
The Pretrial Detainee in Ghanaian Civil Litigation: A Constitutional and International Human Rights Appraisal of Order 73 Of C.I. 47 and Order 12 of C.I. 59; A Case for the Expungement of Absconding Warrants from Ghanaian Civil Procedure
This article argues that Ghana's civil procedure rules—specifically Order 73 of C.I. 47 and Order 12 of C.I. 59—violate constitutional and international human rights by allowing pretrial detention of civil defendants based solely on unprove...
Sedinam Awo Kwadam
Opinion
Rethinking Legal Education in Ghana: From Rote Memorization to Open-Statute Exams For A New Era of Legal Competence and Mastery
The article examines the current state of legal education in Ghana, highlighting its challenges and proposing reforms to make it more effective, accessible, and aligned with modern legal practice.
Sedinam Awo Kwadam