The Supreme Court in a 4-1 decision has ruled that Mr Ernest Yaw Kumi, the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, should be heard despite been convicted for contempt of court. The five-member panel held that it would file its reasons by March 21, 2025. The Court is expected to hear the application for certiorari and prohibition […]
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REPUBLIC OF GHANA CRIMINAL AND OTHER OFFENCES (PROCEDURE) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2022 (ACT 1079) CRIMINAL AND OTHER OFFENCES (PROCEDURE) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2022 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS Section Sections 162A to 162R inserted The One Thousand and seventy-nineth ACT OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA ENTITLED CRIMINAL AND OTHER OFFENCES (PROCEDURE) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2022 AN ACT
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Caleb Kwaku Afaglo of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), being held over alleged forgery of some academic credentials, has entered plea bargaining with the state. Afaglo, a former General Manager of Management of Information Systems (MIS), SSNIT, through his counsel told the High Court to grant them adjournment to explore the possibility of
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Caleb Kwaku Afaglo of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), being held over alleged forgery of some academic credentials, has entered plea bargaining with the state. Afaglo, a former General Manager of Management of Information Systems (MIS), SSNIT, through his counsel told the High Court to grant them adjournment to explore the possibility of
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Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, former Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Tuesday testified at an Accra High Court, giving evidence over stolen money, jewelry and personal effects from her residence. The former Minister, the third prosecution witness, gave evidence in the case in which two of her former house maids and five others allegedly stole
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Chief Executive of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has confirmed that plans are underway to amend the Roads Act to facilitate the legalisation of commercial motorcycle operations, popularly known as “Okada.” Speaking on JoyNews The Pulse on Monday, March 10, he explained that the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) meant to legalise Okada was
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Bertha Aniagyei. [1] In recognition of the time constraints faced by many readers, this article will be presented in four segments. The first segment examines public dissatisfaction with the current state of the judiciary, while the second segment explores the persistent challenges that the judiciary encounters, which continue to undermine public trust. It also advocates
STRENGTHENING THE RULE OF LAW: THE NEED FOR BOLD AND INCLUSIVE JUDICIAL REFORMS. Read More »
The High Court (Human Rights Division) has overturned the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) decision to revoke the operating licence of Ideal Finance Limited. Delivered on Monday, March 10, the ruling marks a major victory for the once-defunct financial institution in its ongoing battle against the central bank. The court concluded that the Bank of Ghana
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The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, has nominated three individuals to serve on the General Legal Council. The nominations were made in accordance with Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960, and Paragraph 2(1)(d) of the First Schedule to the Act which mandates the Minister to nominate three persons: (1) Subject
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Introduction This paper takes inspiration from Professor Kludze’s seminal work, Modern Law of Succession in Ghana, where he advocated for greater public awareness and education on the importance of making wills: “It is suggested that a sustained programme of publicity and education be instituted, in order to impress upon the public in both English and
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