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BEYOND THE ARREST: WHY GHANA’S FIGHT AGAINST GALAMSEY IS FAILING IN THE COURTROOM

BEYOND THE ARREST: WHY GHANA’S FIGHT AGAINST GALAMSEY IS FAILING IN THE COURTROOM Bertha Aniagyei* INTRODUCTION: THE GAP IN THE GALAMSEY LITERATURE Galamsey is a colloquial abbreviation derived from the phrase “gather and sell.” Initially, the term referred to the practice of individuals seeking small fragments of gold from mining sites that had been abandoned […]

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Constitutional Review Committee – Final Recommendations: “Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy”

Table of Contents TRANSMITAL LETTER…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Guiding Principles and Organisational Framework…………………………………………………………………8 Committee‘s Approach and Methodology…………………………………………………………………………………..9 Summary of Consultation Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………………….14 The Report: “Transforming Ghana: From Electoral Democracy to Developmental Democracy“…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….15 Acknowledgements and Gratitude…………………………………………………………………………………………….16 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17 CHAPTER ONE: TOWARDS AN EFFECTIVE PRESIDENCY………………………………………………………..19 Background……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19 Term of Office of President: Total Number of Terms………………………………………………………………..19 Term of Office of President: Length of a Term…………………………………………………………………………..19 Minimum Age Qualification to be President………………………………………………………………………………19 Exemption from Tax……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19 Emoluments of the President and Other Holders of Public Office: Article 71…………………….19 Immunities After Ceasing to be President…………………………………………………………………………………..20 Vice President or Prime Minister?……………………………………………………………………………………………….20 Appointment of Ministers

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CAN A SUSPECT BE COMPELLED TO ANSWER A QUESTION AFTER ARREST?

    Benjamin Tachie Antiedu, Esq[1] & Goodnuff Appiah Larbi, (Ph.D.)[2]   1.0 Introduction The arrest of a suspect often marks the point at which the coercive power of the State is most acutely felt. It is also the point at which constitutional protections are most needed. One recurring question in Ghanaian criminal practice is

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Making a Case for the Enforcement of Prenuptial Agreements in Ghana

Introduction In 2014, Citifmonline.com[i] reported a news item in which a family lawyer and former lecturer of the Ghana Law School, Dr. Kofi Adinkrah who incidentally happened to be my Family Law lecturer[ii], in a post captioned ‘Prenups don’t generate controversy’, urged “Ghanaian couples to enter into prenuptial agreements to tackle unforeseen challenges associated with divorce”.[iii]

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Making a Case for the Enforcement of Prenuptial Agreements in Ghana

Introduction In 2014, Citifmonline.com[i] reported a news item in which a family lawyer and former lecturer of the Ghana Law School, Dr. Kofi Adinkrah who incidentally happened to be my Family Law lecturer[ii], in a post captioned ‘Prenups don’t generate controversy’, urged “Ghanaian couples to enter into prenuptial agreements to tackle unforeseen challenges associated with divorce”.[iii]

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Clarification and Update Regarding the Practical Litigation Bootcamp 2025

SUPERLAWGH – OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO: The General Public, Members of the Bar, and All Interested Parties FROM: The SuperLawGH Team DATE: December 3, 2025 SUBJECT: Clarification and Update Regarding the Practical Litigation Bootcamp 2025 We wish to address the feedback and concerns raised by members of the legal community following the announcement of our Practical

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Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie declares November 24–28 as ADR Week

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has declared Monday, November 24 to Friday, November 28, 2025, as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week. The celebration is on the theme: “Adoption of Innovation and Technology to Enhance Access to Justice Delivery through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).” A statement signed by Ms Christiana Puorideme, the Acting Deputy Director, ADR, said 138 courts; 35

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Bridging the Gap: 5-Day Practical Litigation Bootcamp for Young Lawyers

PRACTICAL LITIGATION BOOTCAMP 2025_BROCHURE One of the biggest challenges many young lawyers face after Call is not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of practical courtroom exposure. After years of theory and academic grounding, the reality of walking into court, drafting pleadings under pressure, or making oral applications can feel daunting. Recently, we hosted

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