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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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RE: COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT: A REVIEW OF GHANA’S CRIMINAL LAW IN THE CASE OF DANIEL AYAREBA V ATTORNEY GENERAL

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RE: COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT: A REVIEW OF GHANA’S CRIMINAL LAW IN THE CASE OF DANIEL AYAREBA V ATTORNEY GENERAL BY FELIX ANTWI OPPONG1   GRATITUDE Rebecca Akosua Bawa, for reviewing this work.   INTRODUCTION In his article published on January 13 2025, Oswald K. Azumah reviewed the case of Daniel Ayareba v

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THE NEUTRAL ARBITER PARADOX IN GHANAIAN ELECTIONS: A CASE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS TO CURTAIL THE VOTING RIGHTS OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND SUPERIOR COURT JUSTICES?

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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. 25th January, 2025.   ABSTRACT Article 42 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana guarantees universal adult suffrage, ensuring that all citizens aged

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7 steps to take in buying a litigation-free land in Ghana

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A legal practitioner and a real estate expert, Victor Owusu Asante has advised the public to do the necessary due diligence when acquiring lands in Ghana to free themselves from the numerous litigation bedeviling the sector. He, however, advised prospective buyers to consult real estate lawyers to conduct the necessary searches for them while cautioning

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  OPERATION RECOVER ALL LOOT (ORAL): IS IT RECOGNISED UNDER GHANAIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM?

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 OPERATION RECOVER ALL LOOT (ORAL): IS IT RECOGNISED UNDER GHANAIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM?   By Goodnuff Appiah Larbi[1] Legal Researcher Email: aappiahlarbi@gmail.com   & Emmanuella A. O. Kwatia[2] Email: ellakwatia233@gmail.com     Abstract Corruption has been a pervasive and debilitating scourge on the Ghanaian economy. Successive governments have witnessed officials ascend to power, misappropriate public

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Privatisation or private participation in ECG?: Considerations

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Privatisation or private participation in ECG?: Considerations By: Ferdinand  D. ADADZI There are many challenges facing us as a country, which the expectation is that the new government will urgently address. One that seems to be quite immediate is the power supply challenges, which are now topical due to the news that scheduled maintenance of

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Compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment: A review of Ghana’s criminal law in the case of Daniel Ayareba v Attorney General

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BY: Oswald K. Azumah*   ABSTRACT  A person charged with a criminal offence is presumed innocent until proven guilty and no person shall be made to suffer punishment unless they have committed a crime. These are salient principles of criminal law. Based on these, criminal law developed to grant compensation to persons wrongfully convicted and

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