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Ministerial Might vs. Migrant Rights: Is Bombelli’s Shadow Still Blocking Fair Deportation Hearings in Ghana?

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Ghana’s Interior Minister, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak and Foreign Minister, Okudzeto Ablakwa, in separate public engagements have announced plans to deport foreigners arrested on suspicion of committing illegal mining (galamsey) or defrauding by false pretences, particularly through cybercrime. Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, on his part addressing stakeholders in the Zongo communities as part […]

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Judicial decision sparks outcry: Court orders excavators released to iIllegal miners, emergency needed

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A controversial court ruling mandating the release of excavators seized from illegal miners has ignited national fury. Environmental advocates and some media persons decry the decision as a catastrophic setback in Ghana’s fight against deforestation and ecocide, a blow that could undo years of progress. The ruling, linked to heightened demands for a state of

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RETHINKING LEGAL EDUCATION IN GHANA: FROM ROTE MEMORIZATION TO OPEN-STATUTE EXAMS FOR A NEW ERA OF LEGAL COMPETENCE AND MASTERY.

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RETHINKING LEGAL EDUCATION IN GHANA: FROM ROTE MEMORIZATION TO OPEN-STATUTE EXAMS FOR A NEW ERA OF LEGAL COMPETENCE AND MASTERY. By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. 28th March, 2025.   ABSTRACT Legal education in Ghana remains entrenched in an examination system that emphasizes the rote memorization of statutory

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RODRIGO DUTERTE AT THE HAGUE: A TURNING POINT FOR AFRICA’S CONTENTIOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ICC AND GLOBAL JUSTICE?

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By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. LLM. Candidate, International Criminal Law and Justice, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, Ghana. 16th March, 2025. ABSTRACT This paper examines the implications of Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and transfer to The Hague, positioning it as a watershed moment in

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STRENGTHENING THE RULE OF LAW: THE NEED FOR BOLD AND INCLUSIVE JUDICIAL REFORMS.

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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

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From Sanctioned to Shaping Policy: Sosu nominated to the General Legal Council

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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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Why Making a Will Matters: A Critical Look at Ghana’s Intestate Succession Law

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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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THE JUDICIAL POWERS OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF A TRADITIONAL COUNCIL

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THE JUDICIAL POWERS OF THE JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF A TRADITIONAL COUNCIL INTRODUCTION In Ghana, the institution of chieftaincy, together with its traditional councils as established by customary law and usage is guaranteed. Parliament shall have no power to enact any law which confers on any person or authority the right to accord or withdraw recognition

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WEAPONIZING NON-COOPERATION: THE USA’S ILLEGITIMATE COURT COUNTERACTION ACT (H.R. 23) AND ITS ASSAULT ON INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

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By Her Honour Judge Sedinam Awo Kwadam (Mrs.), Circuit Court 7 Accra, Ghana. LLM. Candidate, International Criminal Law and Justice, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Accra, Ghana. 24th February, 2025. Abstract The United States’ passage of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (H.R. 23) which authorises sanctions against ICC officials involved in investigations

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Greenfield College: Ghana’s Hidden Gem for Aspiring Lawyers

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    Are you driven by a passion for justice? Do complex legal challenges excite you? Are you ready to join a profession that shapes society? Choosing the right institution to pursue your legal education is just as crucial as your decision to enter the field. One hidden gem that stands out in Ghana’s legal education

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