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It is trite law that jurisdiction is a fundamental threshold issue that determines the competence of a court to adjudicate a matter. …
President John Mahama has announced that excavators can no longer be imported into Ghana without a government-issued permit, a move aimed at …
Legal education is the process of learning about the law and the legal profession. It often consists of coursework at a law …
If the suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has done wrong, the law must work, the CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor …
Over the past couple of days, our screens have been splattered with headlines and scenes relating to Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional …
By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7, Accra, Ghana. LLM. Candidate, International Criminal Law and Justice, Ghana Institute …
This is the 3rd Piece of a 4 part series. Part 1 may be obtained here. Part 2 may be obtained here …
This is the 3rd Piece of a 4 part series. Part 1 may be obtained here. Part 2 may be obtained here …
This is the 2nd Piece of a 4 part series. Part 1 may be obtained here. Cascading Effect Such factors not only …
Bertha Aniagyei* Appreciation* In response to my article on judicial reforms, titled “Strengthening the Rule of Law: The Need for Bold and …
By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. 28th March, 2025. ABSTRACT Confession statements hold significant evidentiary …
All government appointees who have failed to declare their assets by the March 31, 2025, deadline issued by President John Dramani Mahama …
By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. May 1, 2025. Introduction Each year, on the 1st …
A tragedy unfolded yesterday in Nyinahin that exemplifies how outdated legislation and unchecked military authority continue to threaten civilian lives in Ghana. …
A Circuit Court Judge at the Adenta Court Complex in Accra, Angela Attachie, has accused four police officers of harassing her instead …
H.H. BERTHA ANIAGYEI CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE The centrality of the right to fair trial, and in particular, the presumption of innocence of …
The leader of the Catholic Church died Monday at the age of 88, just a day after celebrating Easter with a surprise …
Ghana’s Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak and Foreign Minister, Okudzeto Ablakwa, in separate public engagements have announced plans to deport foreigners arrested …
A controversial court ruling mandating the release of excavators seized from illegal miners has ignited national fury. Environmental advocates and some media …
RETHINKING LEGAL EDUCATION IN GHANA: FROM ROTE MEMORIZATION TO OPEN-STATUTE EXAMS FOR A NEW ERA OF LEGAL COMPETENCE AND MASTERY. By Her …
By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. LLM. Candidate, International Criminal Law and Justice, Ghana Institute …
Bertha Aniagyei. [1] In recognition of the time constraints faced by many readers, this article will be presented in four segments. The …
The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has nominated three individuals to serve on the General Legal Council. The nominations …
Introduction This paper takes inspiration from Professor Kludze’s seminal work, Modern Law of Succession in Ghana, where he advocated for greater public …
THE JUDICIAL POWERS OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF A TRADITIONAL COUNCIL INTRODUCTION In Ghana, the institution of chieftaincy, together with its traditional …
By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. LLM. Candidate, International Criminal Law and Justice, Ghana Institute …
Are you driven by a passion for justice? Do complex legal challenges excite you? Are you ready to join a profession …
RE: COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT: A REVIEW OF GHANA’S CRIMINAL LAW IN THE CASE OF DANIEL AYAREBA V ATTORNEY GENERAL …
Sunday evening, OpenAI launched ‘deep research’ in ChatGPT, that conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks. It accomplishes in minutes …
The decision to pursue a judicial career is frequently made at different stages in an individual’s life. Irrespective of when this decision …